BREAKING: Brooklyn Judge Dismisses Court St. Bike Lane Lawsuit
Justice Inga O'Neale dismissed the lawsuit by the Court Street Merchants Association.
Parking-Obsesssed West Side Community Board Snubs Ask For Loading Zone
Parking continues to reign supreme on the Upper West Side.
Unlicensed Drivers Comprise One-Quarter Of Street Fatalities: Data
Unlicensed drivers are now responsible for one-quarter of road fatalities — and are linked to fatal crashes much more often now than pre-pandemic, a new Streetsblog analysis shows.
‘It’s About Execution’: Mamdani Deputy Mayor Slams Adams for ‘Interference’ With Bus Projects
The Mamdani administration revived a Madison Avenue bus lane project that officials said was stalled by the previous mayor's team.
Friday’s Headlines: From Hero to Zero Edition
Mayor Mamdani's sympathy for cyclists over the Williamsburg Bridge has yet to trickle down to his NYPD. Plus more news.
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Investigations
How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better
Happy birthday to the toll cameras! Congestion pricing is working as promised — defying haters and doubters, including President Trump. Here's why.
The ‘Problem’ With E-Bikes? The Super Fast Illegal Ones
New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
Who Rides on the Sidewalk? To NYPD, Just Blacks and Hispanics
The NYPD has ramped up its enforcement against cyclists for squeezing pedestrians, but in a very suspect manner.
What Is A Life Worth In NYC? In Fatal Crashes, Sometimes Just $50
Drivers who kill pedestrians often face minimal punishment, a Streetsblog investigation found.
Recent news
Mayor Adams Let Drivers Back into Forest Park — and Mayor Mamdani Can Fix It
Here's another easy fix for Mayor Mamdani.
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same. The post Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled appeared...
‘Zohramp’ At Williamsburg Bridge Still NYPD Ticket Trap … For Cyclists
Meanwhile, driver after driver blew the adjacent red light with impunity.
The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Conversation Can’t Leave Out the Cost of Cars
We can't talk about Americans' empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks.
Thursday’s Headlines: ‘It’s Menin!’ Edition
The Council elected a new Speaker yesterday, but there was not much talk of transportation. Plus other news.
Two-Pronged Approach: City Will Appeal Judge’s Block on Astoria Bike Lane But Also Address Her Concerns
The city will appeal but will also complete a minor bureaucratic step that the Adams administration failed to complete, Streetsblog has learned.
The 'War on Bikes'
‘The Biggest Complaint’? The Real Stories Behind NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Bike Crackdown
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has said cops are only targeting reckless e-bike use in six offenses along 14 key corridors. This is simply not true. Here are some stories from the front lines.
DOT Downsizes Very Modest Brooklyn Bike Lane Plan After Pushback
Activists were furious that such a minimal initial proposal had been truncated further after predictable bikelash.
New Yorkers Threaten Legal Action If Eric Adams Makes Bedford Ave. Less Safe for Cyclists
Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue the city if they are killed or injured on Bedford Avenue after Mayor Adams makes it less safe.
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.
Mamdani Says He Opposes Tisch’s Criminal Bike Crackdown — But It’s Apparently Still in Place
The mayor has criticized the crackdown in the past, but it's still in place.
Opinion: E-Bikes Are An Economic Boost That Cities Must Encourage
E-bikes and scooters are reshaping local retail markets by expanding who can reach neighborhood businesses with frequency, ease, and convenience.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Mamdani Dumps Bump Jump Edition
Mayor Mamdani's continued goodwill tour towards the livable streets community continues. Plus other news.
Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026
The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?
Grab a Shovel: Mayor Mamdani Begins Fix of Williamsburg Bridge Shitshow
Hizzoner gets his hands dirty to make a quick fix, with more to come.
