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Streetsblog to DOT: We’ll See You in Court — Again!

Streetsblog is quite a FOIL to the Department of Transportation!

September 17, 2024

Carmageddon: Shift to Remote Work Led to Increase in Driving and Congestion Nationally

Driving miles are higher today than they were before the pandemic, even though more Americans than ever still work from home.

September 17, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines: Make McGuinness Safe Edition

The mayor's failure to implement the full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard continues to have terrible repercussions. Plus other news.

September 17, 2024

Opinion: A Lethal Threat to New York City’s Air and Citizen Enforcement 

Intro 941 jeopardizes clean air improvements hard-won through the city's citizen enforcement program.

September 17, 2024

Hamstrung! Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Screws Over the Next MTA Capital Plan: Report

Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing pause will eat into the MTA’s execution of its next capital plan and push the start of work on that plan back by years, a new report argues.

September 16, 2024

Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike’s Future

Lincoln Restler's new bill to cap the cost of a Citi Bike e-bike trip at the cost of a subway ride treats bike-share as public transportation.

September 16, 2024

Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School

With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.

September 16, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: A Worthy Ribbon-Cutting Edition

The DOT will formally open the protected bike lane on the Washington Bridge connecting upper Manhattan to The Bronx. Plus other news.

September 16, 2024

Friday Video: Welcome to the ‘War on Cars’

Here's a pithy, witty, concise synopsis of why cars suck from the makers of America's best-loved podcast.

September 13, 2024

The Car Stole Our Bliss — And It Started 125 Years Ago Today

The automobile got its first taste of blood 125 years ago tomorrow — and it's never been able to kick the habit.

September 13, 2024