David Meyer
David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Hochul Again Says She’ll Fund MTA Without Congestion Pricing — Ignoring the Tolls’ Other Benefits
Gov. Hochul is making lots of noise about funding the MTA — but little about traffic or climate — after she canceled congestion pricing.
Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says
Gov. Hochul must produce a "100-day plan" to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall created by her decision to cancel congestion pricing.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Adams Blames the Victim Edition
Mayor Adams blames pedestrian victims for their own deaths. Plus more news.
Speeding Fuels Pedestrian Death Crisis As Council Stalls ‘Sammy’s Law’ Changes
Pedestrian fatalities were up 27 percent in the first six months of the year compared to 2023.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Rajkumar’s Citywide Bid Edition
The potential candidate for city comptroller cares more about "quality of life" than transportation, she says. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: Department of Victim Blaming Edition
Traffic deaths in the city are on pace to reach their highest number since at least 2013 — and DOT is reportedly blaming "jaywalking." Plus more news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Do The Right Thing Edition
Bed-Stuy subway riders are mad Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing gambit has put crucial elevators in their neighborhood on the chopping block. Plus more news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Please Clap Edition
Law enforcement impounded "nearly 1,500" vehicles with illegal or covered license plates since March. Plus more news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Bin There, Done That Edition
Residential buildings with between one and nine units must start using trash bins by Nov. 12. Plus more news.
Midtown Traffic Slower Than Ever After Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Betrayal
Traffic moved just 6.8 mph in the CBD and 4.6 mph in Midtown last month — the slowest June on record, Gridlock Sam said.