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Tuesday’s Headlines: Creative Enforcement Edition
State Sen. Erik Bottcher wants New York City to borrow a novel bike enforcement tactic from London. Plus more news.
Eyes In The Park: DOT’s Redesign Of Central Park’s Drives Fell Way Short Of Promises
The city had a chance to make Central Park less chaotic after banning cars, but only implemented half-measures.
Eyes On The Street: Central Park is Long Overdue for Protected Bike Lanes Around Its Perimeter
Unlike Prospect Park, Central Park still lacks protected bike lanes on most of its perimeter roads.
Cycle of Rage: Mamdani Administration Playing Games With Road Violence Stats
The keepers of the city’s Open Data have not updated the crash stats in more than four months, causing public officials to understate the extent of the road safety crisis.
Monday’s Headlines: Focus On Central Park Edition
Get ready for Streetsblog’s full-team coverage. Plus other news.
Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates
Trashy corruption was on full display by these Sanitation cops.
Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge
The change will finally provide 24/7 biking and walking access to the George Washington Bridge — sort of.
Zone Of Interest: Upper East Side Doormen Use The Do-It-Yourself Approach To Safety
Streetsblog found dozens of makeshift “no-parking” zones created by local building managers to make room for deliveries.
Komanoff: Rep. Lawler Calls Congestion Pricing ‘A Cash Grab,’ But Shrugs at Runaway Gas Prices
The suburban member of Congress keeps complaining about a simple toll, but doesn’t mind the gas price hike from President Trump’s war in Iran.
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Friday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Paid for That Edition
Thursday was congestion pricing day for Gov. Hochul. Plus more news.
Lose-Lose? Bay Ridge Pol Celebrates More Parking, Less Housing
Council Member Kayla Santosuosso bragged about securing “major benefits”: fewer units, more parking. Huh?
Thursday’s Headlines: Bike Lane Fix Edition
Grace Church School taketh the bike lane, and Grace Church School giveth the bike lane back.
Demolition Derby: Cops Crash Their Squad Cars In A High-Speed Chase … In A Park!
Two cops crashes their cars into each other in Flushing Meadows Park. We have the story.
Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit As Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
A new poll finds overwhelming support for Gov. Hochul to pursue transit-oriented development opposed by Republican Bruce Blakeman.
