Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill
By
Brad Aaron
9:11 AM EDT on April 6, 2010
- LaHood on Better National Bike/Walk Policy: “This Is What Americans Want” (Green Inc)
- Subsidy-Driven, Resource-Gobbling… What’s So Different About Electric Cars, Again? (GG)
- Paul Browne Links Times Square Mayhem to Routinely Violent Auto Show Crowds (NYT)
- Felix Salmon: Road Pricing the “Blindingly Obvious Solution” to Cross Bronx Expressway Hell
- Gas and Oil Prices Trending Up; Drill, Baby, Drill? (AP, NYT)
- New 96th St. Subway Station Features Wider Stairs, Skinnier Sidewalks (City Room, SAS)
- News Questions Enforcement of Fare-Beating on Bx12 Select
- “New York” Post on City’s Pedestrian Plaza Expansion: It’s All About the Drivers
- Prospect Park Administrator Tupper Thomas Stepping Down After 30 Years (NYT)
- Latest Assault Case Against Hothead Sen. Kevin Parker Headed for Trial (NY1)
- Memorial Ride, Ghost Bike Installation for Megan Charlop Scheduled for Saturday (BNN)
- Mets Catcher Dave Racaniello Biked to Spring Training — From Newark (BikeHacks)
More headlines at Streetsblog Capitol Hill
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
Revealed! Trump’s Penn Station Contract Would Have Handcuffed MTA On Lease — And Let Duffy Say Whatever He Wants
The deal really was as bad as Janno Lieber said it was.
September 25, 2026
Corruption In Plain Sight: Why Does This New Jersey Resident Have A New York Judge’s Placard?
It's a mystery for sure — but don't expect any actual officials to care enough to solve it for you. We tried.
September 25, 2026
Friday Video: DOT Makes Two Bike Lanes Even Safer
Take a ride with the great Clarence Eckerson Jr. (did we mention that he has an award from the UN?) as he surveys a major improvement in Queens.
September 25, 2026
The Mamdani Effect: What Would It Take to Get ‘Fast and Free’ Buses Nationwide?
It might sound crazy — but is it crazy enough to work, even as governments take aim at steep transit cuts?
September 25, 2026
