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David Meyer

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A native of Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD, David Meyer has been a reporter for Streetsblog NYC since Fall 2015. A 2013 graduate of the University of Maryland, he now lives in Brooklyn.

Recent Posts

The mayor shows off a sample of new barcode-adorned placards being piloted by DOT. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!

By David Meyer | Feb 21, 2019 | 11 Comments
Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.
Mayor de Blasio's crackdown on placard abuse — announced 21 months ago — failed to put a stop to rampant illegal and dangerous parking by placard-holders.

EXPLAINER: Why Mayor de Blasio’s Placard Abuse Announcement Today Will Fall Short

By David Meyer | Feb 21, 2019 | 12 Comments
On Thursday, the de Blasio administration will release details of its long-awaited effort to curb placard abuse. Don't get your hopes up.
The Canarsie Tunnel, pictured in 2012 just after Hurricane Sandy flooded and damaged its foundation. Photo: Flickr/MTA

Cuomo’s New L-Train Shutdown Plan Is Basically As Bad As We Expected

By David Meyer | Feb 13, 2019 | 8 Comments
The MTA confirmed its service plans for the overnight and weekend work that will take the place of the canceled L-train shutdown — and they're as bad as Streetsblog predicted.
Placard abuse in action. Photo: Eli Forsythe

EXCLUSIVE: Council Speaker Corey Johnson Will Push de Blasio on Placard Abuse This Week

By David Meyer | Feb 11, 2019 | 14 Comments
As the mayor stalls, the City Council offers a slate of bills to rein in the scourge of placards.
A sign of what's to come? Photo: Twitter/placardabuse

Here’s Something New: Barcode-Adorned Placards in Lower Manhattan

By David Meyer | Feb 9, 2019 | 11 Comments
There's a new parking placard in town — and, judging by the looks of it, it's going to be a lot harder to fake.
Photo: Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office

City Budget Gives Buses A Key Boost at Intersections

By David Meyer | Feb 8, 2019 | 2 Comments
New York City buses are getting an extra shove across the finish line — er, intersection.
State Senator Brad Hoylman is a supporter of congestion pricing, but its benefits will be felt much more in the outer boroughs. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Another Benefit of Congestion Pricing? Commuters Will Have Way More Time

By Gersh Kuntzman and David Meyer | Feb 6, 2019 | 6 Comments
You could binge watch all of the original "Star Trek" series, plus the movies! (Or you could just spend more time with your kids, or have less stress in your life.)
Costa Constantinides. Photo: Flickr

Queens Pol Wants Safer Streets — But Also More Parking for Car-Loving Cops

By David Meyer | Feb 4, 2019 | 24 Comments
Astoria Council Member Costa Constantinides wants to make his districts streets safer. But his proposal for a new parking lot for neighborhood cops is likely to draw the ire of safe street advocates.
The image from a since-deleted Senate Democrats tweet promoting Diane Savino's incorrect comments.

HEAD-SCRATCHER OF THE WEEK: Staten Island Pol Attacks ‘Unfair’ Punishment of Bridge Toll Scofflaws

By David Meyer | Jan 31, 2019 | 8 Comments
Fact check: The fines for evading a subway fare or bridge toll are identical.
DOT's redesign of the 79th Street rotunda omits protection for people attempting to access the country's most popular bike path. Image: DOT

Back to The Drawing Board: DOT Reconsidering Its Dangerous 79th Street Rotunda Upgrade

By David Meyer | Jan 31, 2019 | 3 Comments
But it's unclear what the "fix" will be.
Mark Schroeder, Cuomo's nominee to head the state DMV. Photo: Schroeder's Facebook page

New York State Finally Has a New DMV Commissioner. Here’s What He Needs to Do

By David Meyer | Jan 30, 2019 | 11 Comments
Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder will fill a seat left vacant since Gov. Cuomo's first term. Streetsblog has a long list of actions he must take to make state roadways safer.
Mayor de Blasio greeting personnel from the NYPD's new bus lane tow truck units. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor: There’s Not Enough People Biking to Warrant Dedicated Bike Lane Enforcement

By David Meyer | Jan 25, 2019 | 35 Comments
Mayor de Blasio says dedicated bike lane enforcement teams aren't worth the city's limited financial and personnel resources.
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