Today’s Headlines

8:59 AM EDT on June 18, 2013

Will CB 6's Vote Against Safety Dictate the Future of Fourth Avenue? (News)
Meanwhile, the Region's Other Most Dangerous Roads Are Improving (MTR)
LIRR Train Derails Near Penn Station, No Injuries; Effects Linger to Morning Commute (WSJ, NYT 1, 2)
MTA in Talks to Pay for Citi Bike Expansion During G Train Sandy Repair (News, 2nd Avenue Sagas)
More Coverage of TA Report Showing Rampant Speeding, Little Enforcement in Brooklyn (News, WNYC)
Norm Oder Crunches Numbers, Estimates 1,000+ Drivers Seek Free On-Street Parking at Barclays (AYR)
Judge: Port Authority Retirees Can Keep Free Tolls and Airport Parking for Life (Post, News)
Manhattan CB 5 Votes Down Midtown East Upzoning, Saying Public Realm Fee Is Too Low (Crain's)
Bloomberg's "Seaport City" Proposal Gets Tepid Reaction From Planners, Waterfront Advocates (WSJ)
Car and Driver Races Subway, Pedestrian, and Bentley From Bronx to Battery
WSJ Won't Stop With Inane "Bicycle Lobby" Videos

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In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation. From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration's ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City's ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.

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