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Friday’s Headlines: Maybe Not the ‘Bus Mayor’ Edition

With help from us, the Times paints the picture of a mayor who has let "politics" get in the way of his own agenda. Plus more news.

August 18, 2023

Congestion Pricing Tunnel Credits Would Help New Jersey Drivers Over New Yorkers

New York drivers would have to shoulder a greater share of the cost of congestion pricing — and more motorists would come into the Big Apple from New Jersey — if transit officials give congestion toll discounts to people using existing tunnels, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority revealed yesterday.

August 18, 2023

Civic Groups Slam Mayor’s ‘Car- and Truck-Centric’ BQE Plan

The city should scrap its "car- and truck-centric" plan for the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in favor of a plan that discourages private car use, civic groups said.

August 18, 2023

Too Green: City Neglects Overgrown Bike Paths

There’s too much green on these greenways. 

August 17, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Super Bowl Thursday Edition

Today is a big day for anyone who cares about the reducing congestion and supporting transit.

August 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Admits He Was Going to Just Reopen Park Row to Cars Without Any Discussion

That explains why the city almost reopened Park Row to god-awful cars.

August 17, 2023

Beyond ‘KSI’: How DOT Can Identify Unsafe Streets Before Tragedy Strikes

DOT guides its work using a stat based on the total number of people killed or severely injured at any given location — “KSI.” Is there a better way to gauge the safety needs of a particular street?

August 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Signs Off On Compromise for Deadly McGuinness Blvd.; No One Truly Happy

There will be a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. But beyond that...

August 16, 2023

Op-Ed: Seasonal-Only Outdoor Dining Law Doesn’t Work for the Industry

A bar owner tells Mayor Adams that outdoor dining must be a year-round affair.

August 16, 2023