David Meyer
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
Bill to Keep Cyclists Safe Near Construction Sites Lacks $ufficient Mu$cle
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The bill by CM Carlina Rivera offers no new fines for construction companies that endanger cyclists.
Second Avenue Bike Lane Gap Won’t Be Filled This Year
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More danger for cyclists as Mayor de Blasio again hits the snooze button.
OUTRAGE! DOT Delays Life-Saving Amsterdam Avenue Redesign in Fight With NIMBYs
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The leadership of Community Board 9 continues to block a basic street redesign.
What Does It Mean for Bike Advocacy When Big Business Hires the Advocates?
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It's either game-changing...or greenwashing.
No Funding or Timeline To Close Gaps on 28 Blocks of the East River Greenway
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So why was the de Blasio administration crowing?
Three Drivers Have Gotten Away With Murder on Northern Boulevard This Year
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The good news is that the DOT is committed to making street-safety improvements.
Not-So-Car-Free: Drivers Still Reign In Supposedly Auto-Less Parks
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Car-free Central Park is anything but.
Council Member Danny Dromm Wants A ‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Northern Boulevard
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Dromm is the latest local official to demand that DOT take aggressive action to slow down drivers on Northern Boulevard.
Manhattan Council Member Carlina Rivera Wants to Make Cycling Easier
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Let's hear from a lawmaker who pushes pedals, not paperwork.
Car Ownership Continues To Rise Under Mayor de Blasio
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Why is this happening? Many reasons — some of which are beyond the mayor's control.
Advocates Question Mayor de Blasio’s Desire to Fix NYC’s Ailing Buses
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The agencies are close to failing, advocates say.
Missing From That South Bronx Bus Workshop: Elected Officials
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How come bus riders have to advocate for themselves? Because their politicians are AWOL.