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.

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Congestion Pricing

Feds Characterize Trump As Mercurial King In Latest Bid to End Congestion Pricing

The federal government insists that you can't count on the federal government to keep its word.

Dave Colon

November 11, 2026

Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani Needs a Miracle on 34th Street Amid Mystery Delay

Mayor Mamdani "advanced" the 34th Street busway in June, but work on the redesign has yet to get underway as the end of painting season draws closer.

Dave Colon

November 9, 2026

Federal Funding

Friday’s Headlines: MTA Tin Cup Edition

The MTA hopes a Democratic Congress means more money for New York City straphangers. Plus more news.

Dave Colon

November 6, 2026

Politics

Election Recap: Street Safety and Transit Won Big Across the Empire State on Tuesday

New York had moments to celebrate for the street safety and urbanism crowd.

Dave Colon

November 5, 2026

bus lanes

Can Bus Riders Form A Voting Bloc? We’re About To Find Out

Transit advocates have a new plan to turn bus riders into a political force.

Dave Colon

November 3, 2026

Delivery

Bronxites: Don’t Sacrifice Our Waterfront Access For Yet Another Amazon Warehouse

A logistics company is looking at building a large warehouse on the South Bronx waterfront, and environmental advocates want the state to intervene.

Dave Colon

November 3, 2026

Fare policy

Bright Lights, Big City Ticket: Intra-NYC Commuter Rail Trips Are Surging

LIRR and Metro-North ridership surged within New York City limits after the MTA expanded the $7 peak/$5 off-peak CityTicket — driving the bulk of ridership growth on the two railroads.

Dave Colon

October 28, 2026