Dave Colon

Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride. He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.
DOT Proposing A 14th Street-Style Busway For 34th Street
It's the sequel you've been waiting for. Here's hoping Mayor Adams delivers, said one activist.
Not the Same Ol’ MTA: Cost of Upgrading Subway Signals is Cut in Half
A new design-build strategy, plus removing old signals fully, is credited for cutting costs in half. Take that, Sean Duffy.
The Dave Colon Challenge: Whitney Tilson Is Pro-Bike, Pro-Business And Pro-Police
The political novice has 30 years experience cycling in the city but doesn't have a political record to help predict what his safe streets governance strategy would be.
Zohran Mamdani Wants to Take a Free Bus … Straight to Gracie Mansion
So let's talk about the candidate's fare-free bus policy.
No, Gov. Hochul Hasn’t ‘Fully Funded’ the MTA Capital Plan
We'd sure hate to see this debt bomb go off.
‘Everyone’s Favorite New Yorker’: Norman Brown Leaves MTA Board After Two Decades
The labor leader and transit advocate retired after more than 20 years as a non-voting union representative on the MTA board.
Subway Ridership Keeps Rising Despite Sean Duffy’s Best Efforts
It's like an old Catskills joke: No one rides the subway anymore — it's too crowded.
‘Blue Highways’ Moves Forward With New Freight Dock At Hunts Point Market
A new floating freight facility will open at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in a matter of weeks.