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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.

Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike’s Future

Lincoln Restler's new bill to cap the cost of a Citi Bike e-bike trip at the cost of a subway ride treats bike-share as public transportation.

September 16, 2024

Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement

Sweeping proposed changes to city's citizen commercial idling enforcement program will "chill" public participation, opponents warn.

September 13, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Greening Medians Edition

From mean streets to green streets? Yes, thanks to a Council bill.

September 13, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Idle Chit-Chat Edition

Curbed gives its readers a first-hand view of the city's prolific citizen idling enforcers. Plus more news.

September 4, 2024

City School Year to Start Without Promised Bus Stop Cameras

Automated stop-sign enforcement won't be enabled on New York City school buses in time for the first day of class on Thursday.

September 3, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Bumbling On About Bike-Share Edition

The mayor promised public funding for bike-share when he ran for office in 2021. Has that time finally come? Plus more news.

August 28, 2024

City Reverses Course and Bans More Idling Near Schools and Parks

The one-minute idling rule for vehicles near schools and parks will apply to vehicles parked next to, across from or on the same block, DEP said.

August 27, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Return of the Sinkhole Edition

The Hudson River Greenway's uptown sinkhole sinks again. Plus more news.

August 23, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: Outdoor Dining Down Edition

Mood Ring in Bushwick is the latest establishment to take down its outdoor dining set-up after new city rules went into effect earlier this month. Plus more news.

August 14, 2024

Report: Hot Bus Stops Are Overwhelmingly Concentrated in Low-Income Communities

"You're smoking hot" is definitely not a compliment to a bus rider in most low-income areas of the city.

August 12, 2024