David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Monday’s Headlines: Adams’s Anti-Bike Legacy Edition
The mayor's war on cyclists pivots to video. Plus more news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Garden State Commuters Edition
Car trips into Manhattan spiked during last month's NJ Transit strike. Plus more news.
Two Weeks Until Election Day — And Cuomo Doesn’t Have a Transportation Plan
Mayoral frontrunner and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo has barely said a peep about how he feels about bus lanes or bike lanes.
Monday’s Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition
The city included the unbuilt block of the Ashland Place protected bike lane in a recent release — then took it down. Plus more news.
UPDATE: Citi Bike Will Slow Down E-Bikes After Randy Mastro Cites Public Health ‘Emergency’
Lyft caves to pressure from Mayor Adams.
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Fairly Often’ Edition
Andrew Cuomo claims he rides the subway "every other week." Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: A ‘Critical’ Moment Edition
Cyclists will protest against the NYPD's bike crackdown with a Critical Mass ride to City Hall on Friday. Plus more news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition
The city's much-compromised redesign of Fifth Avenue is going to cost $550 million for some reason. Plus more news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition
Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: East Flatbush Car Death Tragedy Edition
As the NYPD cracks down on cyclists, drivers are still killing seniors. Plus other news (including our big award win!).