Activists Walk the Queensboro Bridge to Demand More Space for Pedestrians, But Lane Reverts to Cars Anyway
Safety issues were supposed to be rectified by the Department of Transportation until Mayor Adams stepped in.
Brad vs. Andrew: Lander Wants Faster Buses Initiative Eliminated Under Gov. Cuomo
It's time to revive the Select Bus Service eliminated in 2018 by then-Gov. Cuomo, according to a new report from Comptroller Brad Lander.
Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around
Sic DOGE on the MTA? Maybe Sean Duffy should reverse that — the MTA is spending money more wisely than in decades.
Today's Headlines
Monday’s Headlines: ‘And The Nominees Are’ Edition
Streetsblog is up for two prizes at this year's Deadline Club awards. Plus more news.
Free Buses Would Mean 12% Faster Rides And 20% More Riders: Study
Want faster buses? Make them free. The benefits will end up paying for themselves, says Charles Komanoff.
Is ‘Walk Score’ Really Just a ‘White Score’?
A provocative new paper argues that one of America's most popular real estate tools is driving investment to predominantly white urban neighborhoods, without meaningfully expanding walkability for anyone else.
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The mayor's race
Not Another Mayor Adams? Adrienne Adams Has Little To Show On Street Safety
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams's transportation is marked mostly by indifference — and some occasional meddling.
Candidate Cuomo’s E-Bike Restrictions ‘Demonize’ Those Who Need Them
E-bikes give commuters, parents and delivery workers the ability to get around, but Andrew Cuomo would restrict their use in favor of the car, which the Department of Transportation says is the singular threat on the road.
It’s Official: Mayoral Candidate Adrienne Adams Decimated Outdoor Dining
The city has authorized just 600 restaurants and bars to set up curbside when roadway outdoor dining resumes April 1.
Cuo-No! Disgraced Ex-Gov Embraces Fever Dream of Anti-Bike, Anti-Safety Cranks
The self-professed "car guy" has embraced a dubious street safety plan being pushed by Council Republicans.
Recent news
Council To DOT: Do Better At Tracking Projects (So We Can See When You Fail)
Two bills passed by the City Council on Thursday will require the DOT be more transparent about project progress.
Friday Video: The Only Congestion Pricing Explainer You Need (Except Ours)
We've covered congestion pricing better than anyone, but we were pleased to see our Climate Town friend Rollie Williams jump on board. It's must-see TV.
Friday’s Headlines: The Times Loves Sprawl Edition
Look, we're critical of the Times, but the paper reached a new low in its call for more sprawl. Plus other news.
City of No: Council Member Gets More Parking, Less Housing
Council Member Inna Vernikov pressures developer to build more parking than housing in Sheepshead Bay rezoning.
Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path
It's beyond time to open the Queensboro Bridge's pedestrian path, pols say. People will "take" the bridge on Saturday morning.
Congestion pricing news
Foot Traffic Data Shows New Yorkers Aren’t Avoiding Manhattan After Congestion Pricing
City data shows that more people, not less, are coming into Manhattan since the launch of congestion pricing.
Feds Insist They’ll Find A Way To Enforce Fake 4/20 Congestion Pricing Deadline
"The U.S. DOT maintains the position that New York City should stop charging tolls by April 20," a federal lawyer said about the tolls that are not being charged by New York City.
‘King’ Trump Pulls Approval for Congestion Pricing: Can He Really Do This? (Not Legally!)
On the one hand: no! On the other hand, well, he certainly thinks he can!
Congestion Pricing’s Big Winner? Bus Riders
Buses move faster in and around New York City ever since congestion pricing kicked in — spurring MTA officials to tweak some route schedules.
Infrastructure Year Has Already Begun
Here's what advocates need to know about the basics of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill and how to get involved.
Wednesday’s Headlines: U.S. Department of Long Tweets Edition
Another round of misinformation whac-a-mole from Sean Duffy and the Trump Department of Transportation. Plus more news.
Supporters of Open Street Come Out in Droves to Fight Canal Street Cutback
The open street on Canal lives on, albeit truncated.
Poll: Three-Quarters Of Voters Like Free Buses
New Yorkers finally found something to agree on: free bus service.
DOT To Add Bike Lanes Under Elevated Tracks in Astoria This Summer
It's one of a handful of bike lanes repurposing road space beneath elevated train tracks.
Investigations
‘Progressives’ Turn Council’s Transportation Policy Over to Republicans
Roadway safety is simply not a priority, a Streetsblog analysis reveals.
Investigation: NYPD Nixed Thousands of Calls at Coney Island Station Before Horrifying Fire Attack
Nearly two-thirds of calls from the station were closed out just seconds after they were assigned to a police unit, evidence that nothing is being done to help troubled people like Debrina Kawam.
How an Ex-Delivery Worker Upended NYC’s Streets
Ou Zhou, a former delivery worker who founded Fly E-Bike, has hit it big selling fast, low-cost electric bikes and mopeds to delivery workers, transforming New York City streets in the process. But with concerns growing about fires from lithium-ion batteries and more scrutiny on the way, can his electric empire survive? Co-published today with Curbed.
SPECIAL REPORT: Fake Chaplains, Faithless Scam
"Park like an animal, but kosher," reads a recent ad for chaplaincy training and placards for "graduates." But it's all fake.
Congestion Pricing
Tuesday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing is Working (Again!) Edition
The real "shithole" was New York City's streets ... until congestion pricing showed up. Plus other news.
In Court, At Least, the Feds Are Not Trying To Stop Congestion Pricing
Sean "Two-Stop" Duffy is in no rush to actually turn off the congestion pricing cameras, apparently.
Subway Riders: Sean Duffy ‘Has No Idea’ What He’s Talking About
New Yorkers respond to Sean Duffy's threats and insults.
