Annie Weinstock
Opinion: The City, Not Just Lyft, Deserves Blame for Citi Bike’s Winter Mess
The Mamdani administration should fine Lyft for falling short of its contractual obligations — and reward it for meeting or surpassing them.
February 10, 2026
‘The Permanence Agenda’: Paint and Plastic Won’t Deliver Real Street Safety
DOT’s quick-build approach to redesigning streets with paint and other temporary materials has worked well enough — but Mayor-elect Mamdani should aim for permanence.
November 24, 2025
OPINION: Here’s How to Bring Real Bus Rapid Transit to Flatbush Avenue
It is worth a little extra time and money to get this right.
September 17, 2025
OPINION: What Should Be Done About Canal Street?
The nostrums are no mystery. Rather than doing a million more studies, the city should just fix it.
August 9, 2021
OPINION: Progressives Should Support the Gowanus Rezoning
NIMBY opponents are throwing everything they can at the plan. But they aren't looking at the real benefits.
June 25, 2021
Opinion: Why Curbside Bus Lanes Aren’t Great
As a bus advocate, I have been skeptical of curbside bus lanes. Here's how to make them better.
March 18, 2021
State Interference in Nashville BRT Could Have National Implications
Annie Weinstock is the regional director for the U.S. and Africa at the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.
April 23, 2014