Top stories
Our exclusive Mamdani DOT tracker
Recent news
Julie Menin is Weighing At Least 17 E-Bike and E-Moto Bills — Here’s What We Know
The City Council speaker has revealed only some of the 17 bills she plans to consider at her Sept. 30 hearing about e-bikes and illegal e-motos. Here’s what we know so far.
Lawmakers Aim At Illegal E-Motos, But Hit E-Bikes Instead
A deceptive and widespread marketing tactic has tricked families into purchasing dangerous e-motos and fooled lawmakers into pushing laws that would make streets even less safe.
Thursday’s Headlines: Rate Evasion Edition
Mayor Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout may have finally spurred Gov. Hochul to do something about insurance rate fraud. Plus more news.
Eyes on the Street: Inwood’s Newest Bike Lane Forces Greenway Cyclists To Take the Stairs
DOT opted to connect cyclists to the greenway via tricky stairs in order to preserve 40 parking spots.
OPINION: Mamdani Is Making a Catastrophic Mistake on QueensLink
The mayor must reverse course and endorse the subway expansion.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Poorly Contextualized Data Alert Edition
Council Speaker Julie Menin dispensed accurate e-bike states without crucial context. Plus the news.
City Council Leaders Call on State to Emulate New Jersey’s Flawed E-Bike Law
Council Speaker Julie Menin wants Albany to pass its own version of the Garden State’s flawed, one-size-fits-all e-bike registration law.
Mamdani Stands By NYPD’s ‘Overkill’ In Policing Summer Streets
The NYPD’s justification for filling this weekend’s car-free Summer Streets with patrol vehicles isn’t adding up.
By George! Could A ‘Land Value Tax’ Fund The Interborough Express?
New York could raise billions of dollars for the proposed IBX by taxing the increase in property values from the new rail line.
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 Trump’s Penn Station Redesign
New York City’s Buses Are About to Grow Up
It’s time to make bus rapid transit a reality in the five boroughs.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Oprah Winfrey Edition
What’s with all the city officials getting chauffeured around. Plus other news.
‘Flock Off’: Mass Surveillance Surge Jeopardizes Lifesaving Crash Reduction Strategy
A surveillance company’s controversial business model has made traffic enforcement look bad by association. The effects could cost hundreds of lives.
Poll: New Yorkers Want Safer Pedestrian Conditions … And They Vote
A new poll shows that politicians need to make more space for walking and biking.
Monday’s Headlines: Victory Lap Edition
Cyclists celebrated the completion of the first leg of the 31st Street protected bike lane in Astoria. Plus more news.
