Focus on the Worst Drivers in Town
Hochul’s Car Insurance Scheme
Our exclusive Mamdani DOT tracker
Recent news
Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More
There were great urbanism-adjacent YouTube videos for every taste this week; here are six of our favorites.
Thursday’s Headlines: Having a Cow Edition
Did Gov. Hochul just blink in her negotiations with the legislature? Plus other news.
Two Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Remaining Pair of Contracts
Ex-Mayor Eric Adams de-prioritized safety in selecting companies to collect trash from private businesses under the city’s 2019 carting reforms.
Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso’s Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality
The federal government must provide more money for public transit, says congressional candidate Antonio Reynoso.
Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns
Simple buildouts shouldn’t take decades to finish.
Waymo Is Not In The ‘Vision Zero’ Toolbox: Data
At least two of the cities where Waymo operates have not experienced declines in traffic-related injuries and deaths.
Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani’s Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane
Queens Community Board 1 overwhelmingly backed Mayor Mamdani’s plan to redesign the entire length of 31st Street in Astoria.
Wednesday’s Headlines: The ‘Boulevard of Bus’ Edition
A solid, albeit bike-less, plan for Linden Boulevard. Plus other news.
‘Rate Evaders’: Auto Insurance Address Fraud Soars Under Hochul’s Watch
The cost of New York drivers who fraudulently register their cars to false addresses has soared to more than $50 million per year.
Crashcount Data
Sponsored
Donate to Streetsblog
Streetsblog relies on reader support to continue producing original reporting and commentary about livable streets. We’re an independent part of OpenPlans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — which means all donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Use the widget below →Focus on Autonomous Vehicles
MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility
MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks outside a transit complex in Astoria, using their vests to avoid tickets.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition
If you’re a cyclist who has received a red light ticket, this is a must-read story. Plus other news.
Non-Profits, City Officials Put Pressure On Lawmakers To OK Gov. Hochul’s ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Effort
The push is on to create a program to rein in the most reckless drivers in the state. Will Carl Heastie pass “Stop Super Speeders” in the budget?
Opinion: Don’t Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 — Build It For The Future
We should demand a redesign that represents a vision of the city that New York can become decades into the future.
AG James Won’t Charge Cop Who Ran Over And Dragged Sleeping Man in Park While Applying Makeup
Lip service! The top state law-enforcement official won’t charge a cop who held an open tube of lip gloss as she drove over and killed a sleeping man in Flushing Meadows Park last year.
