David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as an editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Mamdani Commissioner Pledges to Hold App Companies Accountable for Road Safety
DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine pledged to crack down on app companies that pressure delivery workers to use e-bikes and cars recklessly.
Mamdani Picks Mike Flynn for DOT Commissioner — And Put Him Center Stage at his Swearing In
Flynn worked at DOT from 2005 to 2014 on pedestrian and bike projects and capital planning.
The Year in Mamdani: The Incoming Mayor Was on the Streetsblog Beat in 2025
These are the transportation policy highlights of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's improbable 2025 run for City Hall.
Exclusive: Mamdani Pick for Top Diversity Official Is a Recidivist Bus Lane Blocker
Michael Garner, a former MTA official, has been caught blocking bus lanes or bus stops six times this year alone, city records show.
Monday’s Headlines: It’s Hard to Bike in a Snowstorm
Even relatively small storms are a challenge for a city that claims it wants to encourage cycling. Plus other news.
Streetsies 2025: Advocate(s) of the Year
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
Monday’s Headlines: Turn-SPIKED! Edition
Gov. Phil Murphy put the kibosh on plans to widen the New Jersey Turnpike east of the Newark Bay Bridge. Plus more news.
Cough, Cough: Adams Administration Hands Largest Ever Idling Law Exemption to NJ Charter Bus Company
Academy Bus Lines requested the exemption — the largest in DEP's history — after receiving more than $500,000 in idling violations. But there is some good news.
Friday’s Headlines: Streets Master Plan Edition
Speaker Adrienne Adams explains why she didn't bother holding Mayor Adams accountable for following the law. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Dining Dash Edition
A report from Hell's Kitchen shows the scale of the collapse of the city's outdoor dining program. Plus more news.









