Austin Celestin
Austin Celestin is a senior at New York University studying Urban Planning and Journalism.
Opinion: The Bronx Had Air Quality Issues Long Before Congestion Pricing
The MTA forecasts additional trucks traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway — but the solutions to the Bronx's air quality challenges lie elsewhere.
March 5, 2024
Opinion: Holden’s E-Bike License Proposal Misses the Mark on Pedestrian Safety
A bill backed by a majority of City Council members would create a bureaucratic nightmare and discourage e-bike use while ignoring the root of the problem: lackluster infrastructure and unsafe work standards.
October 11, 2023
Opinion: Go Beyond the Crosstown Bike Lane Proposal
The Crosstown Bike Lane proposal is much needed and long overdue. Let’s expand it.
July 5, 2023