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Friday’s Headlines: Fun in the Sun Edition

The mayor is going down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Trump, eh? Plus other news.

January 17, 2025

Mayor Adams Proposes $4M Per Year to ‘Harden’ Dangerous Intersections

"We are ... keeping New Yorkers safe on our streets ... by improving road safety at hundreds of targeted traffic intersections," Adams said on Thursday.

January 17, 2025

Opinion: Daylight Every Corner to Speed Up DOT Safety Projects that Repurpose Curb Space

Daylighting every intersection would make it easier to accomplish the Department of Transportation's policy goals. It's a wonder the agency won't support it.

January 17, 2025

Rock and Rage: Staten Islanders Again Waging War on Life-Saving Speed Cameras

A self-described "beautification squad" is blocking city speed cameras with floral displays. The DOT is pushing back.

January 16, 2025

Watchdog Group: No Congestion Pricing Toll Exemptions for Cops!

"It would be contrary to notions of basic fairness to reward a powerful special interest with a $22 million handout," Reinvent Albany said.

January 16, 2025

SOFTBALLS: Eight Takeaways from Trump’s DOT Choice Sean Duffy’s Confirmation Hearing

The former reality star, congressman and Fox News host said "yes" to just about everything during his confirmation hearing — but wasn't asked the hard questions.

January 16, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Slow Down, Borough President!’ Edition

Why is Vanessa Gibson's driver such a leadfoot? Plus other news.

January 16, 2025

Zona Roberts — Leading Figure in Accessibility — is Dead

The "wheel behind the wheelchair" has died.

January 16, 2025

KOMANOFF: Why I’m Not Scrutinizing Traffic Data Yet (It’s The Rebound Effect, Stupid)

Watch out, there will soon be a rebound ― a bounceback in driving when traffic moves faster, our expert says.

January 15, 2025

Exclusive: New Policy from Tisch Seeks to Reduce High-Speed NYPD Chases

The NYPD will stop initiating dangerous and often high-speed pursuits of suspects fleeing non-violent crimes and traffic infractions — a major reform that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hopes will reduce fatalities.

January 15, 2025