Pedal-Assist E-Bike Legalization Leaves Delivery Workers Out in the Cold
Most workers use throttle-controlled e-bikes — and risk huge fines and confiscations. But the mayor legalized e-bikes preferred by the wealthy and by bike-share companies.
July 27, 2018
Meet the Start-Up Vultures Eager to Gobble Up the Scraps of the MTA and DOT’s L Train Plans
"The New L" aims to take advantage of DOT's timid approach to transit priority on the Williamsburg Bridge to offer "luxury shuttles driven by professional chauffeurs."
July 26, 2018
Bike Lane Opponents Put on a Good Show Last Night, But They’re Still Short on Facts
In an age of "fake news," it's important to fact check bike lane opponents.
July 26, 2018
The NYPD Won’t Save Us From the Loss of Speed Cameras
Police brass are saying the right things, but they simply don't have the resources to issue tickets like cameras do.
July 26, 2018
MTA: 14th Street Select Bus Service Will Launch January 6, Three Months Ahead of L Train Shutdown
The three-month window gives the agencies time for some trial-and-error on 14th Street before the tsunami of displaced L train passengers hits.
July 23, 2018
City Council Votes to Reduce Garbage Truck Traffic in North Brooklyn, Southeast Queens, and the South Bronx
The City Council voted 32-13 today to reduce trash processing in North Brooklyn, southeast Queens, and the South Bronx, relieving the disproportionate burden of garbage truck traffic on those neighborhoods.
July 18, 2018
Disability Advocates Want to Give Andy Byford’s Subway Accessibility Plan Some Teeth
Byford has committed to doubling the pace of elevator installation. Advocates want that codified in an enforceable court agreement.
July 18, 2018
Discount Citi Bike Memberships Now Available to 1.6 Million SNAP Recipients in NYC
The program expands the discount available to NYCHA residents, but it would go a lot farther if Citi Bike itself were expanding.
July 17, 2018
There’s a Big Fight Brewing in the City Council Over Trash Carting Reforms
The council votes tomorrow on a bill to distribute garbage truck traffic more fairly. A more contentious battle over the private trash carting industry looms ahead.
July 17, 2018
Subway Repairs Push Back Most of the Fourth Avenue Redesign to 2019 or Later
DOT expects only 10 blocks of the protected bike lane on Fourth Avenue to be implemented this year, and all work is contingent on the progress of MTA repairs to the subway tunnel below the street.
July 16, 2018
