New MTA Accessibility Advisory Panel Guidelines Bar Members from ADA Lawsuits
Disability justice advocates the Advisory Committee for Transit Accessibility accused the MTA of marginalizing the panel, which ex-transit boss Andy Byford created in 2019.
UPDATE: State Lawmakers Cut Hochul’s Car Insurance Scheme From Their Budget
The Uber-backed plan to lower car insurance rates has drawn criticism from legal professionals, crash victim advocates and state pols who say the legislative changes would strip crash victims of rights.
Trump’s Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report
American cities used to have some of the longest per-capita rail networks in the world. Not anymore.
The Mamdani-O-Meter
Mamdani’s 14th Street Redesign: The Perfect Opportunity For BRT-Style Bus Stations
A "once-in-a-generation upgrade" to 14th Street offers Mayor Mamdani a chance to make New York City's streets "the envy of the world."
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Hochul's Car Insurance Scheme
The Explainer: How Gov. Hochul’s Car Insurance Agenda Hurts Victims, Helps Big Car, Big Insurance
Why is Hochul fighting for worse insurance protections for victims of traffic violence?
Hochul’s ‘Solution’ To Allegedly High Car Insurance Costs Is A Band-Aid On Society’s Larger Wound
Blame Canada ... for showing why our car insurance system is so bad.
‘CAR’-Tastrophe: Big Tech is Secretly Behind Hochul’s Auto Insurance Rate Cut Push
Is Uber really interested in a more affordable New York?
New Details: Hochul’s Car Insurance ‘Affordability’ Pitch Will Shortchange Crash Victims
Hochul's Uber-backed bid to make car insurance affordable hides harmful policies for victims of car drivers.
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Recent news
The Speeding Situation in New York City Is Even Worse Than It Seems
Speed cameras can’t ticket vehicles with ghost plates — which means we don't know how often their drivers break the law.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Harsh Winter Edition
Sure, it was a gorgeous day yesterday — but that's only because you're not a mauled street safety device. Plus other news.
Community Boards Push Mamdani’s DOT to Use ‘Sammy’s Law’ To Lower Speed Limits
As City Hall and the Council bicker over lower speed limits, community boards are demanding action.
Urban Truth Collective: Straight Talk About The Joy Of Cities In An Age Of Disinformation
The Three Tenors of Urbanism explain their latest effort: The Urban Truth Collective.
Monday’s Headlines: Daylighting Dead-End Edition
Mayor Mamdani declined to stick up for universal daylighting when pressed about the issue on Friday. Plus more news.
Mamdani ‘Fully Confident’ in DOT Commissioner Despite Daylighting U-Turn
Mamdani declined to to follow through on his campaign pledge to "push back" on DOT's anti-daylighting position.
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.
HungryPanda Pressured Delivery Workers in Dangerous Blizzard, Workers Say
A delivery worker with HungryPanda recounted a harrowing experience of working during last month's historic blizzard.
Make Biking Great Again: Conservatives Should Embrace The Right Wing Values Of Cycling
Cycling remains aligned in the national mind with progressive causes — but conservatives can find plenty to love about bikes.
Friday’s Headlines: NYPD Placard Chaos Edition
It was been a rough day for New York's Finest. Plus more news.
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.
