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City Reverses Course and Bans More Idling Near Schools and Parks
The one-minute idling rule for vehicles near schools and parks will apply to vehicles parked next to, across from or on the same block, DEP said.
Queens BP Says ‘Yes’ to Adams Zoning Plan, But ‘No’ to Ending Costly Parking Mandates
Borough President Donovan Richards draws a hard line on parking mandates, recommending the city keep them in low-density areas.
Skeptics Question City Plan to Allow E-Bike Charging Stations on the Sidewalk
A new rule proposed by the city would allow building owners to put e-bike battery charging hubs on the sidewalk, but why not in the roadway?
‘Gridlock Sam’: MTA Has a Cheap, Cop-Free Way to Make Platforms Safer
Installing metal barriers, with gaps for subway car doors, could be accomplished at hundreds of stations for the same cost as expensive platform screen doors.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Change Isn’t Hard Edition
Hat tip to Dodai Stewart over at the Times's "Street Wars" column, plus other news.
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities
America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands.
Anatomy of a Debacle: How Adams Put Safety Last on McGuinness Blvd.
An Adams administration saga of failure comes to a close.
Monday’s Headlines: Relaxation and Anger Edition
A story about a bus ride to the country. Plus other news.
State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing
If the state legislature wanted to give Gov. Hochul power to "pause" congestion pricing, they would have written it into the law, a group of current and former state lawmakers said.
New Protected Bike Lanes Will Connect to Ridgewood Reservoir
Getting to Highland Park will no longer be a dangerous nightmare.
