Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
Today's Headlines

Friday’s Headlines: ‘So, Did Anything Happen Yesterday?’ Edition

I can't believe how many people were talking about non-street safety topics yesterday! But while America was going up in flames, I spent the afternoon schooling WABC Radio hosts Curtis Sliwa and Rita Cosby on why cars are bad, why bike lanes are good, and why politicians need to actually support public transit instead of talking about supporting public transit. The one-hour Curtis and Cosby "Tri-State Transportation Panel" is archived here. Give a listen.

And now, the news:

    • Gridlock Sam says its safe to drive into the city again. Don't listen to him, please! (NYDN)
    • Why are there no charges when a cement truck runs over a man in a crosswalk in Brooklyn? (NYDN)
    • Hey, cops, try not to shoot at fleeing suspects alongside the busiest bike lane in America, OK? (NY Post)
    • As always, transit writer Aaron Gordon summarized a big story — in this case, the BQE gripe-fest on Thursday night — into one tweet. News12 Brooklyn was also there and produced this substance-free report.
    • Bklyner took a look at the new metered parking near Industry City (though didn't get into my theory that the parking was added to help Industry City, which wants customers to drive there).
    • This is odd: Businesses are closing in Forest Hills even before the city puts the new bike lane on Queens Boulevard. Hmm... (Queens Chronicle)
    • And in case you missed it, Jaguar is the latest company developing a driverless car that worries that it won't be able to see pedestrians. (Fast Company)

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

DOT Proposing A 14th Street-Style Busway For 34th Street

It's the sequel you've been waiting for. Here's hoping Mayor Adams delivers, said one activist.

May 19, 2025

Sohn in Albany: State Bill to Force Drivers to Pass Safely Stalls

Apparently, New York City is just too unsafe for legislation forbidding drivers to pass cyclists too closely.

May 19, 2025

Car Harms Monday: Machines Took Over Cities and Left Humans in the Dust

There isn't enough physical space for every single household to store its fleet of personal vehicles in front of the home, nor is there space for everyone to drive at the same time. So let's fix that.

May 19, 2025

A Valuable History Lesson for Jessica Tisch: ‘The Rules of the Road’ Were Written for Cars

Hey, Commissioner, listen to this historian: When rules recognize reality, suiting the distinct needs of categorically different users, everybody wins.

May 19, 2025

Monday’s Headlines: ‘Hey, Sean, We’re Walking Here’ Edition

The federal Transportation secretary once again shows how little he knows about urban transportation. Plus other news.

May 19, 2025
See all posts