Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization
Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.
April 9, 2019
Byford Tells MTA Workers the Obvious: Ride Transit — And Don’t Park Illegally!
"Placing your vest on the dashboard does not exempt you from parking regulations," Byford wrote in a March 26 letter to NYC Transit staff.
April 5, 2019
SEE IT! Is This Cop ‘Disoriented’ or Just Road-Raging Through Flushing?
It is unclear what interaction, if any, the officer had with the car in front of him, but it certainly looks like he was angry about something.
April 1, 2019
De Blasio’s City Fleet Cuts Don’t Come Close to Reducing the Car Problem He Created
More city workers are driving and their overall mileage is way up.
April 1, 2019
De Blasio Won’t Say Words ‘Bike Lane’ and ‘Queens Blvd.’ Together
Mayor de Blasio declined to commit to installing a protected bike lane — which is his own administration's plan — as part of the long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard safety redesign.
March 28, 2019
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
March 27, 2019
Community Boards: The Roadblock to Safer Streets
If you're wondering why your street doesn't have a bike lane, you might want to check with your local community board.
March 27, 2019
MTA: Improved Subway Service Boosts Our Pitch for Congestion Pricing
The subways are getting better, which mutes the voice of some lawmakers who argue that the MTA can't be trusted with congestion pricing revenue.
March 18, 2019
Council Member Chin: Charging an Extra $.50 or $1 for Parking Will Ruin Chinatown
It's the same old story, but it's still not true: Low-cost parking is not essential to help small businesses.
March 12, 2019
Corey Johnson Just Exposed NYC’s Leadership Gap on Transportation
The city council speaker is running circles around Mayor de Blasio as Hizzoner's interest and intensity on the full range of livable streets issues wanes.
March 5, 2019
