Today’s Headlines
MTA Pegs Pricing-Related Transit Improvements at $767 Million (NYT, Sun) On Proposed Border, Upper East Siders Split, But ‘Muted’ (NYT) Queens CB 11 Talks Congestion (Queens Chronicle) Even in Amsterdam, Parking Fees Controversial (Nieuws uit Amsterdam) MTA to Release Byzantine Fare Proposals (Post) David Byrne, Jan Gehl Team Up for Cycling Event (AMNY) NYC Named … Continued
By
Brad Aaron
8:45 AM EDT on October 8, 2007
- MTA Pegs Pricing-Related Transit Improvements at $767 Million (NYT, Sun)
- On Proposed Border, Upper East Siders Split, But ‘Muted’ (NYT)
- Queens CB 11 Talks Congestion (Queens Chronicle)
- Even in Amsterdam, Parking Fees Controversial (Nieuws uit Amsterdam)
- MTA to Release Byzantine Fare Proposals (Post)
- David Byrne, Jan Gehl Team Up for Cycling Event (AMNY)
- NYC Named One of Nation’s Bike-Friendliest Cities (News, Sun)
- Minneapolis Columnist Not Quite as Friendly (Star-Tribune)
- Speeding Cab Jumps Curb, Hits Family, Killing One (Post, News)
- Brooklyn Woman Crushed by Bus; Driver Not Charged (Post, News)
- Chelsea 8-Year-Old Is Dead; No Charges Filed (AMNY)
- 4-Year-Old Hit on Staten Island; No Charges Filed (NYT, Post)
- Man Charged With Impeding Sidewalk Traffic (City Room)
Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York's dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.
Read More:
Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.
More from Streetsblog New York City
Mamdani Stands By NYPD’s ‘Overkill’ In Policing Summer Streets
The NYPD's justification for filling this weekend's car-free Summer Streets with patrol vehicles isn't adding up
August 4, 2026
By George! Could A ‘Land Value Tax’ Fund The Interborough Express?
New York could raise billions of dollars for the proposed IBX by taxing the increase in property values from the new rail line.
August 4, 2026
New York City’s Buses Are About to Grow Up
It’s time to make bus rapid transit a reality in the five boroughs.
August 4, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: Oprah Winfrey Edition
What's with all the city officials getting chauffeured around. Plus other news.
August 4, 2026
‘Flock Off’: Mass Surveillance Surge Jeopardizes Lifesaving Crash Reduction Strategy
A surveillance company's controversial business model has made traffic enforcement look bad by association. The effects could cost hundreds of lives.
August 3, 2026