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.
Say Good-Bye to the ‘Free’ Citi Bike E-Bike Loophole
Some electric Citi Bikes that were previously free to unlock and ride will now cost users the "standard" e-bike fee, Lyft said on Monday.
Analysis: DOT’s Curb Management ‘Action’ Couldn’t Come Soon Enough
DOT and Mayor Adams on Tuesday released a 10-point curb management "action plan" full of plans to make plans to reorient curb space away from private car storage.
Serious Traffic Crash Injuries on the Rise: Report
A new online tool tracks serious injury data, which DOT has been required to publish since last year.
Friday’s Headlines: Migrants and Mopeds Edition
NYPD officers staged an early morning raid on unlicensed mopeds parked outside a Bushwick migrant shelter. Plus more news.
NYPD All But Abandons Idling Enforcement Amid Climate Crisis
The number of idling violations issued by NYPD is down 99 percent from five years ago, according to publicly available stats.
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Hole Truth Edition
DOT side-steps accountability after a tragic death. Plus more news.
Success: Drivers are Slowing Down on Streets with 24/7 Speed Cameras
Violations dropped 30 percent over the course of the first year of 24/7 speed camera enforcement.
Bridge Shopping, ‘Double Tolls’ and Tunnel Credits: Making Sense of This Summer’s Congestion Pricing Debate
The congestion pricing debate is getting a little stuffy. Allow us to clear things up.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Who Watches the Watchmen Edition
The NYPD's top risk management official is out after criticizing cops' use of vehicular pursuits. Plus more news.
Speeding Driver Runs Red Light and Kills 18-Year-Old on Deadly Atlantic Avenue Speedway
An 18-year-old woman was killed Friday morning when a 25-year-old in a Mercedes Benz sped through a red light on deadly Atlantic Avenue.