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Monday’s Headlines: Newsday Finally Looks at Road Violence Edition

The big story late last week was Newsday's three-part series on the large increase in fatal crashes on Long Island since the pandemic.

October 16, 2023

DOT: Eastern Queens E-Scooter Expansion Will Launch Next Year

The expansion follows a similar, hugely successful rollout in the Bronx, where riders have taken nearly 3 million trips since 2021.

October 13, 2023

Friday’s Headlines: Policy Crickets Edition

All we want for Friday the 13th is a few interviews with city officials. Plus other news.

October 13, 2023

Mayor Pledges 40 Miles of New Greenways, But Offers No Timetable, Pricetag

Mayor Adams says he'll build 40 miles of new greenways, but he didn't say how he'll pay for it, where exactly they'll be, or when they'll be done.

October 12, 2023

Brooklyn Board Wants Adams to Stop Letting Cars Dangerously Block Intersections

More than half of New York City crashes happen at intersections.

October 12, 2023

TransitCenter Lists the Equity-Focused Projects We Need Now

Advocates are handing transportation leaders a list of equity-focused transit projects they should use federal money to build instead of freeway expansions.

October 12, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Bike Death Mayor’ Edition

Scores of cyclists decried the mayor not only for a rising death toll, but for his inaction and dismissiveness. Plus other news.

October 12, 2023

Hey, Bike Haters, You Will Lose the Culture War You’re Starting

For some reason, people who choose to get around by car are waging a culture war against people who point out the negatives of auto-centric roadways. But the haters will not prevail.

October 12, 2023

Adams: Eliminating ‘Parking’ for Trash is ‘Small Price to Pay’

Let's hope Hizzoner still feels that way when angry motorists throw a fit about the loss of "parking."

October 11, 2023