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Opinion: It’s Time to Say ‘No’ to Car Drivers and ‘Yes’ to Ending Parking Mandates

Sometimes you need a car. And yes, there are gaps in public transportation. But that doesn’t mean we want the city to resign us all to life in transit deserts.

September 3, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Weekend of Carnage Edition

There were so many crashes over the long holiday weekend that it was hard to keep track. Plus other news.

September 3, 2024

UPDATE: Cyclist Killed by DRUNK Van Driver in Williamsburg, Cops Say

It's the 17th cyclist killed this year, according to police.

September 2, 2024

Today’s Headlines Celebrate Labor Day (and the Bike Scenes in ‘Deadpool’)

Most of our dear readers will be enjoying today's delightful weather, so we'll hold off on reporting the news until they're back and out of their white linen clothing.

September 2, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: The Real Work of Safe Streets

Let's talk to a City Council candidate about how people perceive government works, and the need for more flexible housing and streets policies.

August 30, 2024

They Want YOU: Massive Protest for Subway Elevators on Sept. 8

Advocates will canvass the city on Sept. 8 to call attention to the subway accessibility impacts of Gov. Hochul's decision to nix congestion pricing.

August 30, 2024

Friday Video: ‘Where My Bus At?’

A group of Kentucky kids wrote a viral song about how the national school bus driver shortage is impacting them — with some impressive choreo to match.

August 30, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Far Above Cayuga’s Waters Edition

Streetsblog's freak flag was flying all over Ithaca yesterday. Plus other news.

August 30, 2024

More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall

A record number of school "open streets" will operate across the city when the school year starts next week, officials said.

August 29, 2024

Plugging Away: City Gets Big Biden Bucks for More EV Fueling Stations at the Curb

The city has won a $15-million grant to install hundreds more electric car chargers in the curbside lane, preventing any other use of that space for generations.

August 29, 2024