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.
Exclusive: Legal Team Announced for Suit Against Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’
Attorneys from three firms have inked a joint defense agreement to fight "the governor’s illegal decision to cancel congestion pricing," Comptroller Brad Lander said.
Bedford Ave. Protected Bike Lane Would Benefit Residents, Businesses: Data
A new report debunks the common myth that street safety projects aren't built for the benefit of people who live in a given neighborhood.
Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support
A broad coalition of transit advocates and labor unions gathered Tuesday to demand Mayor Adams get over his reluctance to improve buses on the borough-spanning avenue.
Hochul, Schumer Zip Out of Gateway Announcement Without Facing the Press
Hochul and Schumer have avoided the city's transit press corps since the governor's June 5 abandonment of congestion pricing.
Lyft Hikes Citi Bike E-Bike Fees for Second Time This Year
Citi Bike e-bike rides will get more expensive for annual members starting July 10 — the second time Lyft has hiked its prices this year.
New Map Shows The Traffic Violence Toll Of Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Cowardice
The new interactive map tracks daily car crashes in the downtown Manhattan tolling zone where congestion pricing would've cut car traffic by 17 percent.
Kathy Hochul Is Looting Two MTA Capital Plans At The Same Time
Two MTA capital programs, the current 2020-2024 plan and upcoming 2025-2029 plan, face massive funding gaps thanks to the Gridlock Gov's decision to jettison congestion pricing.
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Kicks Transit Fixes to the Next Crisis
The governor's decision threatens nearly every commitment New York leaders made to the transit system after the 2017 "Summer of Hell" exposed the consequences of years of neglect.
MTA Board To Vote To Pause Congestion Pricing Until Hochul Says So
The MTA Board will vote on Wednesday to confirm Gridlock Gov. Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause of on a long-accepted method of funding the regional transit system.
Citywide Bus Speeds Crash-Land To Pre-Pandemic Lows
"If someone is traveling three miles on the bus, a bus that goes 7 miles per hour can get them to the destination 10 minutes faster than the bus going 5 miles per hour."