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Paradigm Shift: MTA Boss Says State Should Pony Up More For Capital Plans

"Every time the MTA capital program comes up, we treat it like, 'Oh my god, they need a bailout,'" the MTA CEO said, pointing out the absurdity.

February 7, 2025

Report: Efforts to Speed Up Bus Speeds Have Stalled … Like Bus Speeds

City buses move slower than ever after Mayor Adams reneged on his commitment to build more bus lanes, according to a new analysis.

Who is Trump’s FTA Pick Marc Molinaro — And Will He Kill Congestion Pricing?

If confirmed, Trump FTA pick Marc Molinaro can do a lot to gum up funding for mass transit across the country. Here's a look at his record.

Today's Headlines

Friday’s Headlines: It Never Ends Edition

A great Hell Gate story about fake placards is our top story. Plus other news in our digest.

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Sustainable Delivery’ Edition

The Adams administration takes a step forward on reining in the delivery app industry. Plus other news.

Congestion pricing news

The Explainer: What To Know About The MTA’s New Congestion Pricing-Backed Debt

You asked for it, you got it: a 2,000-word explainer on municipal bond sales.

MTA Drivers: Slowest Bus in Manhattan Is Faster Since Congestion Pricing

"I think ever since congestion pricing, driving in the city has gotten better. I feel it," one bus driver told Streetsblog.

The Stakes Are High For Congestion Pricing Mitigation In The Bronx

South Bronx residents already choked by auto pollution aren't taking the MTA's promised congestion pricing mitigations as a given.

Earth to Albany: Don’t Pander to Every Driver in the City with Toll Exemptions

Two-dozen of the state's leading good governance groups demanded that the legislature reject bills that would gut congestion pricing.

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DOT: Safety Improvements on Atlantic Avenue? Wait Two More Years

DOT says it won't commit to a "road diet" on Atlantic Avenue, one of the most dangerous corridors in Brooklyn.

You — Yes, You — Can Fix New York City’s Flimsy Bollards

An easy Department of Transportation form will get most wrecked flexposts back upright, writes John Surico.

Wind in their Sales: Congestion Pricing is No ‘Toll’ on the Broadway Box Office

Despite doom prognostications, congestion pricing has not hurt Broadway's bottom line a bit — and, in fact, may be boosting it.

Wednesday’s Headlines: Tin Cup Edition

Road safety wasn't on the agenda for Mayor Adams in Albany on Tuesday. Plus more news.

Kirsten Gillibrand Trots Out Bogus FDNY ‘Toxins’ in Quest to Weaken Congestion Pricing

Gillibrand's solution to potential toxins in the subway is more automobile toxins in the air.

Memo to Mayor Adams: Reliable Buses Start with You

Congestion pricing’s success and legacy depends on improving bus service. Mayor Adams must act.

Investigations

‘Progressives’ Turn Council’s Transportation Policy Over to Republicans

Roadway safety is simply not a priority, a Streetsblog analysis reveals.

Crashes Soar in Astoria Precinct Where High-Speed NYPD Pursuits are Up

Police in Queens's 114th Precinct continue to engage in high speed chases, endangering pedestrians and cyclists and breaking the department's stated rules.

How an Ex-Delivery Worker Upended NYC’s Streets

Ou Zhou, a former delivery worker who founded Fly E-Bike, has hit it big selling fast, low-cost electric bikes and mopeds to delivery workers, transforming New York City streets in the process. But with concerns growing about fires from lithium-ion batteries and more scrutiny on the way, can his electric empire survive? Co-published today with Curbed.

SPECIAL REPORT: Fake Chaplains, Faithless Scam

"Park like an animal, but kosher," reads a recent ad for chaplaincy training and placards for "graduates." But it's all fake.

Toyota Attacking Sustainable Transportation (Even More Than You Think)

The world's largest automaker has been ramping up spending to put climate change deniers in Congress, and crushing support for all kinds of sustainable modes in the process.

A Child Went For a Walk on a Rural Highway Alone. His Mom Got Arrested For It.

Should parents — or the state? — be liable when their children walk on dangerous roads?

Tuesday’s Headlines: Is Congestion Pricing Finally … Popular?

Earth to President Trump: Don't cancel congestion pricing! Plus other news.

Eyes On The Street: Henry Hudson Bridge Gets A Bike Lane — Now Connect It To The Network!

The fresh path should be a clarion call for better bike infrastructure uptown and in the West Bronx.

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Should E-Bikes Be Registered?

Op-Ed: Council E-Bike Registration Bill Is Impossible to Enforce, Unnecessary … and Won’t Even Work

It sounds common-sense: register electric bikes just like cars. But there are so many flaws to this Council bill. Let us set you straight.

‘Trojan Horse’: E-Bike Licensing Bill Would Fuel Anti-Immigrant Policing

Council members fail to address the e-bike registration bill's potential harmful outcomes.

Intro 606 Alert: E-Bike Licensing Bill Is Not Even Legal, Lawyers Say

Buckle up, dear reader, because we're diving into the municipal code!

DOT: Council E-Bike Registration Bill is Not Necessary to Make Streets Safer

Enforce existing laws. Keep redesigning the streets for safety. Hold delivery app companies accountable. But don't register electric bikes. That's what the DOT said on Wednesday.

Congestion Pricing

Friday’s Headlines: By the Way, Congestion Pricing is the Law

The movement for safe and livable streets was thrown into a panic by Thursday's Times story. Plus other news.

‘Miracle On 34th Street II’: Midtown Strip May Finally Get A Busway 17 Years After Bloomberg Plan

New York City is taking steps towards reviving the idea of a 34th Street busway — 17 years after Mayor Bloomberg nixed a plan for just that.

Congestion Pricing Update: Fewer Than 500K Vehicles A Day Are Entering the Central Business District

Who are you going to believe — the MTA's new daily updated data or, to paraphrase Chico Marx, your own truth-tellin' eyes?

Adams Keeps Park Row Car Free, Will Cut Cop Parking

Bringing cars back to Park Row would spell disaster, according to the city.

The Big Story

The Dream of All-Door Bus Boarding is Victim to MTA’s Fare Evasion Fears

"I'll take my lumps on the back door," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said about his continued unwillingness to let bus riders pay in the front or back of the bus.

Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation

Company CEO Mike Peregudov sits down with Streetsblog to talk about his industry and why putting license plates on e-bikes is a non-starter.

Thursday’s Headlines: Duff Man Enters

The new federal Transportation Secretary's first official act aimed to rollback emissions standards. Plus more news.

Wednesday’s Headlines: V is For Vendetta Edition

Council Member Vickie Paladino says a Streetsblog editor should be punched in the face. It's just the latest example of her espousing violence. Plus other news.

BP Reynoso: DOT Must Open its Street Safety Toolkit on Atlantic Ave.

The Brooklyn Borough President tells DOT to commit to a road diet on Atlantic Avenue as part of a neighborhood rezoning.