Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills
The City Council will vote on Monday to close the "Instacart loophole" and force all app companies to pay workers a minimum wage.
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit
Citi Bike's new 15 mph max speed limit is a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety, riders said.
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks
Years of bus priority projects barely made a dent in speeds because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.
Today's Headlines
Friday’s Headlines: Just the News Edition
We've got one more workday before we can hit the beach. Plus the news.
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane
Mayor Adams will have “blood on his hands” for his decision to rip up three blocks of the popular protected bike lane.
Friday Video: Cyclists, Check Out Your Next City
Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson visited London earlier this summer to check in on the Big Smoke's cycling revolution.
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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.
Manhattan DA Says Alleged Central Park Hit-and-Run Cyclist Didn’t Flee, Drops Charges
Prosecutors said the 30-year-old cyclist "remained on the scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics to arrive to treat the injured person."
‘All in the Family’: NYPD Commissioner and Power-Broker Mom Are Both Crusading Against E-Bikes
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has justified her criminal crackdown on cycling by saying that complaints about cyclists are the most frequent concerns she hears. Such complaints could be coming from inside the house.
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.
Recent news
Thursday’s Headlines: Fourth of July Hangover Edition
That Fourth of July lasts longer for some than others. Plus more news.
Brooklyn Judge Lets Eric Adams Rip Up Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane
The mayor's move to rip up the bike lane did not require advanced notification, Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo ruled.
Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council — Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote?
Adrienne Adams is sitting on a landmark daylighting bill that could make every intersection safer for pedestrians.
‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor
The father-son duo are throwing a tantrum over the first leg of Mayor Adams's Harlem River Greenway.
Eyes on the Street: DOT’s ‘Broadway Vision’ Starts to Clear Up
The Department of Transportation has transformed Broadway into a new corridor for pedestrians and cyclists.
Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation — Should New York Follow Suit?
The city's biking- and walking-friendly streets expose the hypocrisy harsh e-bike enforcement without better street design.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Rethinking Avenue B Edition
DOT is taking feedback on the future of Avenue B. Plus more news.
Eric Adams’s ‘Dept. of Sustainable Delivery’ Isn’t Actually A Department
The "Department of Sustainable Delivery" will launch with 45 "peace officers" in 2028, the mayor said on Monday.
New Air Quality Stats Dispel Earlier Forecasts for Congestion Pricing Pollution
Air quality has improved or remained steady across the five boroughs since congestion pricing launched in January, city health department data showed.
‘Rush’ Routes Debut in Queens Bus Map Overhaul More Than Five Years in the Making
The MTA's new "rush" routes make fewer stops in busy downtown areas to avoid wasted time merging in and out of traffic.
Investigations
‘Progressives’ Turn Council’s Transportation Policy Over to Republicans
Roadway safety is simply not a priority, a Streetsblog analysis reveals.
Investigation: NYPD Nixed Thousands of Calls at Coney Island Station Before Horrifying Fire Attack
Nearly two-thirds of calls from the station were closed out just seconds after they were assigned to a police unit, evidence that nothing is being done to help troubled people like Debrina Kawam.
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.
Congestion Pricing
Congestion Pricing Is Cutting Traffic Jams In New York AND New Jersey: Research
Travelers in Manhattan's central business district — and even those far beyond it — have gotten back tens of thousands of hours thanks to fewer traffic jams.
Dismissed: Another Judge Throws out Another Congestion Pricing Suit
Yet another anti-congestion pricing lawsuit was thrown out today, after a state Supreme Court justice spiked a lawsuit brought by the Town of Hempstead.
Thursday’s Headlines: Garden State Commuters Edition
Car trips into Manhattan spiked during last month's NJ Transit strike. Plus more news.
