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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Bus Rapid Transit

Manhattan Community Board: We Want Bus Rapid Transit on First and Second Avenues

"This is the busiest bus route in the entire United States," one community board member explained.

Dave Colon

September 17, 2026

Queens

A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig

The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.

Dave Colon

September 16, 2026

IBX

Hochul Pitches IBX Transit-Oriented Housing ‘Dream’

"This will be the embodiment of the dream to have more transit-oriented development," the governor said.

Dave Colon

September 10, 2026

Greenpoint

Another G Train Shutdown Means Greenpoint Needs Better Bus Priority

"We'd love to see more bus lanes," one neighborhood elected official said as she called on the MTA to tweak its plans for weekend G train shutdowns in Greenpoint.

Dave Colon

August 21, 2026

MTA

MTA Risks Missing Mandate to Switch to Zero-Emissions Buses by 2040: State Audit

The state agency continues to face a rocky transition to electric buses.

Dave Colon

August 19, 2026

MTA

Shallower, Smaller Stations Could Cut 125th Street Subway Costs In Half: Report

Is cut-and-cover the future of the MTA’s subway expansion?

Dave Colon

August 19, 2026

Bus Rapid Transit

Eyes On The Street: How Will Bus Rapid Transit Fit On Flatbush Avenue’s Narrowest Stretch?

The section of Flatbush Avenue between Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and Midwood is plagued by double-parking and slow buses, but city planners have very little room to work with on the physical streets themselves.

Dave Colon

August 11, 2026