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.

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Bike Lanes

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

Mayor de Blasio says dedicated bike lane enforcement teams aren't worth the city's limited financial and personnel resources.

David Meyer

January 25, 2019

City Council

Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]

The mayor definitely doesn't like scooters and e-bikes until the state makes them legal — and even then...not so much.

David Meyer

January 23, 2019

Bill de Blasio

TODAY: Mayor de Blasio Vows to Fix City’s Broken Bus System

Finally! Progress on snail-like buses.

David Meyer

January 10, 2019

Carnage

Flushing is Most Dangerous Place to Walk in Queens — So Where is Council Member Peter Koo?

Flushing residents are clamoring for safer streets. If only their city council member cared.

David Meyer

January 10, 2019

Bensonhurst

The Final Crash Victim of 2018 Died Just After the New Year Began [Updated]

Cops say he was crossing outside the crosswalk — but there is no crosswalk at that dangerous location.

David Meyer

January 9, 2019

Andrew Cohen

Council: Cuomo’s L-Train Bombshell Should Not Also Kill Bus and Bike Improvements

Just because the governor bigfooted Andy Byford doesn't mean Brooklyn and Manhattan shouldn't get their bike lanes and their bus improvements!

David Meyer

January 3, 2019

Carnage

In Memoriam: The Lives We Lost to Road Violence in 2018 [UPDATED]

To honor the dead, even if local prosecutors do not bring their killers to justice, we present our annual tribute to the people lost this year to violent drivers.

David Meyer

December 31, 2018