Dave Colon
Email Dave Colon at dcolon@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
Brooklyn’s Bus Redesign Promises Fixes on 17 Notorious Bus Corridors
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The draft plan of the Brooklyn bus network redesign, which was released on Thursday, had a gem of a highlight: 17 bus corridors with high ridership and crappy service will be made better.
GREEN CURBS: Open Restaurant Supporters Want Some ‘Parking’ Spots for Parklets
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A permanent outdoor dining program should come with a side of parks, a group of experts argues in a new report outlining the future of the program.
Legislators and Advocates Press Case For MTA Rescue And Six-Minute Service
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With an eye on next year's budget process starting in January, state legislators and transit advocates began their push for more money for the MTA so the agency doesn't fly off the fiscal cliff and cut service and raise fares.
Why Doesn’t the MTA Actually Tell Us What It’s Paying For?
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"If that data is not out there, the people that hold the MTA to account, which is really the legislature and the press, don't fucking know what's going on," said one activist.
DOT Kicks Off Outreach on New Grand Army Plaza Fix: ‘Dream Big’
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The journey of a thousand meetings begins with a single tabling. But the DOT is definitely talking about serious changes.
Days After Two Girls Were Critically Injured, DOT Hits Reset on its Sunset Park Safety Fix
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Back to the drawing board. The Department of Transportation has scrapped a redesign of two dangerous avenues in Brooklyn that the agency proposed fixing in 2021.
Congestion Pricing Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Are Manhattan’s Most Numerous Car Commuters
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The area around Ground Zero is going to be ground zero in the battle over congestion pricing exemptions.
Gillibrand Proposal Would Help Protect Transit From Climate Apocalypse
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Rising waters need rising funds.
Trick, No Treat: Citi Bike ‘Tweaks’ E-Bike Price Structure In Dead Of Night
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Citi Bike riders riding between Brooklyn and Queens on an e-bike found a Halloween trick worse than drug-laced candy this weekend: a new price structure that removes the $3 cap on rides outside of Manhattan.
TEN YEARS AFTER: Despite Warnings and Panels and Reports, New York is Not Ready for a Sandy Sequel
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City and state officials have simply not done enough.
Cyclists Will Finally Be Welcome on Cross Bay and Henry Hudson Bridges
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The MTA is finally following up on state legislation mandating more bike access.
DOT Testing Out Fix for ‘Cheese Grater’ Bike Lane on Roosevelt I. Bridge
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The Department of Transportation confirmed that it is ditching the dangerous and slippery metal surface on the Roosevelt Island Bridge bike lane, covering it with panels that allow for a smooth and safe ride.