Today’s Headlines
After Fare Hike and Service Cuts, MTA Capital Plan Crisis Looms (NYT) Transit, Green Infrastructure Obama’s ‘First Order of Business’ in January (Grist) How Stimulus Spending Gets Divvied Up Among Transpo Projects (Gotham Gazette) Lexington Ave Subways and Stations Filled to Bursting (City Room, News) M8, Three Express Bus Routes Getting Axed; 22 Queens and … Continued
By
Ben Fried
9:07 AM EST on November 20, 2008
- After Fare Hike and Service Cuts, MTA Capital Plan Crisis Looms (NYT)
- Transit, Green Infrastructure Obama’s ‘First Order of Business’ in January (Grist)
- How Stimulus Spending Gets Divvied Up Among Transpo Projects (Gotham Gazette)
- Lexington Ave Subways and Stations Filled to Bursting (City Room, News)
- M8, Three Express Bus Routes Getting Axed; 22 Queens and Brooklyn Lines Face Cuts (News, Post)
- Terrific Headlines Follow Yesterday’s Release of Cyclist Behavior Study (Post, NY1)
- China’s Carmakers Want a Bailout Too (NYT)
- LA City Council Considers Bike-Share, Cyclists’ Bill of Rights (Streetsblog LA)
- Get This: Dog Puts Idling Car in Drive, Crashes Into Coffee Shop (News)
- Next Month on IFC: The Atlantic Yards Story (TRE)
Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.
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
Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs
Insurance companies and personal injury lawyers exist because streets aren't safe. So shouldn't we start there instead of tweaking a broken system?
April 15, 2026
Council Leader Urges City To Activate Ferry To NJ Before World Cup
A ferry from W. 125th Street to Edgewater, New Jersey, could relieve World Cup-related traffic strain, City Council Member Shaun Abreu said.
April 15, 2026
East Side, West Side: Mamdani’s DOT Will Transform 72nd Street With Protected Bike Lane, Bus Improvements
The safety improvements will convert four lanes of traffic into two, with a center turning bay, adding a two-way protected bike lane on the north side of the street.
April 14, 2026
ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul’s Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny
Janno Lieber and the MTA are backing the car insurance scam but say they'd save a pittance and aren't sharing examples.
April 14, 2026