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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills 4-Year-Old On Dangerous Brooklyn Corridor
The driver didn't stop while a child lost his life.
Mamdani Deputy Mayor On Charging For Street Parking: ‘It’s Not a No’
Dean Fuleihan said on Thursday that the city is discussing charging fees for currently free on-street parking.
‘Stupendous Potential’: Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Would Cut Costs And Traffic Violence
Lowering car insurance costs doesn't have to eviscerate crash victims's rights.
Senate Majority Leader Questions Hochul’s Insurance Premium Scheme
The growing chorus of state lawmakers who want clarity on how the governor's auto insurance helps real New Yorkers now includes Stewart-Cousins, the second-most-powerful woman in state government.
Locked In: Mamdani Proposes $25M For Long-Sought Secure Bike Parking
Nine years after the city announced an unrealized plan for secure bike parking, Mayor Mamdani wants $25 million to build a network of 500 bike lockers.
Thursday’s Headlines: Mamdani’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Edition
Another day, another criminal summons. And another record from Jimmy and the Jaywalkers. Plus other news.
Opinion: A Fairer — And Better — Way For Taxi Passengers To Pay The Congestion Toll
A per-minute, rather than flat, fee on passengers entering the central business district would reduce traffic, Charles Komanoff says.
NJ Scales Back Part of Gov. Murphy’s Turnpike Boondoggle
There’s now one less thing for New Yorkers to dislike about New Jersey.
Lawmaker Pushes FDNY To Get On Board With Protected Bike Lanes
FDNY brass recently claimed bike lanes impede emergency responses.
Mamdani’s DOT Endorses Adams’s ‘Unacceptable’ Opposition To Universal Daylighting, Stunning Abreu
The new mayor said he wants "streets that are the envy of the world" — yet he continues his predecessor's flawed policy on daylighting.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Can’t Kill Congestion Pricing
Trump does not have the power to toss out the Biden administration's decision to authorize the tolls, Judge Lewis Liman ruled.
Today in Placard Abuse: The ‘Lieutenant’s Girlfriend’ Who Parks Illegally
Meet a driver who gets the gold medal for placard corruption.
Sunbelt Cities Rank Last in National Street Safety Index
Cars and drivers continue to dominate the newest and sunniest cities in the United States.
Today’s Headlines: Super Bowl Tuesday Edition
We've been talking about it for weeks, but today is the Big Game. Plus other news.
DOT Re-Ups With Speed Camera Operator But Temp Tags Are Still Unticketable
The city has lost tens of millions in unpaid fines because the company that runs our speed- and red-light cameras can't catch cars with temp tags. But that company just inked a new $1-billion five-year deal.
The Big Story
Americans Demand Congress Fund Active Transportation In Next Infrastructure Bill — And Not Just The Bike/Walk Advocates
A "back to basics" surface transportation bill — as Republicans are seeking — would be devastating for road safety and small businesses.
City Revokes Armored Car Firm Garda’s Idling Law Exemption
DEP found the company "non-compliant" with fleet electrification benchmarks set as a condition for its exemption.
Monday’s Headlines: Table Setting for Tuesday Edition
The Mamdani administration will testify on its "Streets Master Plan" progress on Tuesday. Plus more news.
Lawmakers Raise Doubts About Hochul’s Insurance Proposal
The governor's Uber-backed insurance plan is leaving state lawmakers unsure of its effect on crash victims and high auto premiums.
‘Broadway Vision’: City Will Revamp Six More Blocks By 2031
The facelift will cost more than $150 million.
Mamdani Falls Short of Campaign Pledge to Expand Open Streets Funding Amid Budget Crunch
The mayor's proposed budget does not expand Open Streets — and raises lots of questions.
Friday Video: Why Everyone Drives SUVs
Rollie Williams at Climate Town is back, this time explaining the "light-truck loophole."
Friday’s Headlines: Undermined at Every Turn Edition
Does the mayor run NYPD and FDNY, or is it the other way around? Plus more news.
Mamdani’s FDNY Spews Anti-Street Safety Talking Points at Bizarre Council Hearing
FDNY and DOT were at cross-purposes during a bikelash Council hearing.
Trump Dragnet That Stopped 34th St. Busway Is Holding Up Tremont Avenue, Too
A contentious Manhattan busway is causing trouble in the Bronx.
Lyft’s High Prices For Citi Bike E-Bikes May Incentivize Reckless Riding
Citi Bike keeps getting more expensive. A recent price increase by parent company Lyft has members racing the clock.
‘Heartbreaking’: Midtown Biz Group Removes Memorial To Beloved Cyclist
Cleaners for the Flatiron NoMad Partnership thoughtlessly removed the ghost bike for Robyn Hightman, a cyclist whose death was mourned citywide.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Strange Busfellows Edition
Centrists for free buses? Plus other news.
SNOWPOCALYPSE 2026 UPDATE: Mamdani Admin Travel Ban, More Shovelers Shows Expanded Response To This Storm
Mayor Mamdani all but admitted on Monday that his administration’s response to the latest blizzard was informed by his somewhat-criticized performance during the first storm of his tenure.
Gov. Hochul Is Playing With Toys — And The Facts — In Latest ‘Propaganda’ Video on Car Insurance: Lawyers
The governor is still fighting to make it cheaper to drive with a reform that would reduce compensation to some crash victims.
Monday’s Headlines: Whiteout Conditions Edition
Lyft promised to have more crews shoveling out Citi Bikes this week than it did after January's storm. Plus more news.
STATE OF EMERGENCY UPDATE: Road Travel Ban Continues, Trains in Trouble
No travel on roads after 9 p.m., though Streetsblog's Emergency Weather Desk is now predicting 12 to 14 inches as of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Check back for updates.
Gov. Hochul Just Says ‘Way-No’ to Driverless Cabs Across NYS
The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.
Friday Video: How Many ‘Better Billion’ Plans Are There?
Apparently, there are lots of better ways to spend $1 billion.
Friday’s Headlines: You’ve Gov To See It For Yourself Edition
South Bronx anti-highway advocates want Gov. Hochul to come see the site of her proposed Cross Bronx widening for herself. Plus more news.
SEE IT: Placard Corruption at Antonio Reynoso’s Brooklyn Borough Hall
The progressive darling promised to end the rampant practice of illegal parking around Borough Hall — but has continued to issue unofficial placards that enable it.
Thursday’s Headlines: Set Our Calendar Edition
The next four weeks are setting up to be the World Cup tournament of the livable streets movement. Plus other news.
Cycle Club Sues City, Calling Central Park Bike Speed Limit A ‘Real Threat’ To Active Transportation
The oldest recreational bike club sued the city alleging it overstepped with 15 mile per hour speed limit in Central Park.
Mamdani Budget Adds Staff, Cash For More Bus And Bike Projects
The mayor wants to fill a budget gap identified by fiscal watchdogs as a key roadblock to making buses faster and cycling safer.
Advocates to MTA: More Fare Caps Will Be Fairer For All
The MTA has not introduced daily or monthly OMNY fare caps, even as it phased out daily and monthly MetroCards.
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Lessons for the Future of Congestion Pricing
This is how New York can take full advantage of congestion pricing.
Wednesday’s Headlines: What’s In the Couch Cushions Edition
All eyes were on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first budget, but we were looking for the spare change for DOT. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: (Parking) Space … The Final Frontier Edition
Let's start raising revenue by charging a tiny fee for drivers to store their cars in the public right of way! Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Presidents’ Day Edition
We're honoring the Presidents of the United States today, but let's do so with a little news roundup, ok?
Rider Advocates Snub Mamdani’s Event After Mayor Opts Against Fordham Busway
Riders Alliance criticized Mamdani for eschewing the city's "original" busway plan that he campaigned to implement.
‘Everyone’s At Fault’: Mamdani and City Council Point Fingers Over Lowering Speed Limits
The mayor and the City Council are using the "art of deflection" to keep the status quo instead of lowering the speed limit to a safer 20 miles per hour.
Report: Pedestrians Are At Risk … Where You’d Least Expect It
The city may be underestimating number of outer borough pedestrians and is biased towards Manhattan, a new report finds.
Thursday’s Headlines: Down With DSPs Edition
Council Member Tiffany Cabán will reintroduce a bill taking on Amazon's use of third-party delivery companies. Plus more news.
Data: New Yorkers Keep Biking In This Cold, Cold World
Even in the city’s historic deep freeze, New Yorkers are getting around by bicycle, according to publicly available data.
The Real Problem in Central Park Isn’t Speed — It’s Scarcity
The problem in Central Park is not speed, but scarcity — and New York City’s cycling infrastructure needs to catch up to the demand.
Safety
See all postsOpinion: Sean Duffy’s ‘Golden Age’ of Dangerous Streets
Sean Duffy is calling for a "golden age" of civility in American travel. He should start by ending barbaric policies that get people killed on the ground and in the skies.
OPINION: I’m Sick Of Unsafe 31st Street And The Judge Who Killed Our Shot at Fixing It
An Astoria mom demands that the city appeal Judge Cheree Buggs's ruling ordering the removal of the 31st bike lane.
How Cheap Technology Could Fix New York’s E-Bike Enforcement Mess
Internet-connected technology could eliminate commercial e-bike crashes and battery fires.
Eyes on the Street: DOT’s Greenway ‘Detour’ is Simply Unsafe for Cyclists
The greenway alongside the FDR Drive is closed for important resiliency work. But the city's detour is unsafe and unacceptable.
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Wednesday’s Headlines: Big Game Edition
Super Bowl Tuesday lived up to the hype. Plus more news.
The Mamdani ‘Streets Master Plan’: Big! Bold! No Mileage Benchmarks!
Benchmarks? They don't have to show you any stinking mileage benchmarks.
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