Today’s Headlines
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
By
Brad Aaron
8:59 AM EDT on July 29, 2016
- TA Report: City Hall Defends “Regularized” NYPD Enforcement: Gothamist; More: Voice, AMNY, NY1
- With 2017 Fare Hike Looming, Advocates Worry Cuomo Will Stiff Straphangers (Gothamist)
- Second Ave Sagas Not Optimistic Biennial Fare Hikes Will Bring Improved Service
- Delays on Some Subway Lines Are Up, But Vague MTA Data Doesn’t Tell Riders Much (DNA)
- MTA Dismisses Proposal to Run E Trains on G Tracks During Canarsie Tube Work (DNA, Gothamist)
- DOT Will Study Oddo Proposal to Add Staten Island Ferry Stops (NY1)
- Cyclist Injured in Fall Sues Citi Bike for Not Making Him Wear a Helmet (News, Post)
- Slowing Drivers and Making Room for Cyclists Would Be Riverdale’s Undoing, Warns Press Reader
- Study Not Funded by Uber Finds Uber Has No Effect on Drunk Driving (Motherboard)
More headlines at Streetsblog USA
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
Tuesday’s Headlines: NYPD Fails On Bus Speeds Edition
Gothamist had a nice scoop, but we pushed it forward. Plus other news.
July 28, 2026
Battery Drain: MTA Trims New Flyer Electric Bus Order Amid Tech Growing Pains
The MTA will buy 85 fewer electric buses as its manufacturer tries to sort out a way to keep them in service without breaking down.
July 27, 2026
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
“Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it's still an unlivable standard.
July 27, 2026
Rogue Delivery App Motoclick Is ‘Subverting’ Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It
Like nature, tech companies always find a way ... to subvert Mankind's noblest intentions.
July 27, 2026
The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes
The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded.
July 27, 2026