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.
Monday’s Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition
The city included the unbuilt block of the Ashland Place protected bike lane in a recent release — then took it down. Plus more news.
UPDATE: Citi Bike Will Slow Down E-Bikes After Randy Mastro Cites Public Health ‘Emergency’
Lyft caves to pressure from Mayor Adams.
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Fairly Often’ Edition
Andrew Cuomo claims he rides the subway "every other week." Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: A ‘Critical’ Moment Edition
Cyclists will protest against the NYPD's bike crackdown with a Critical Mass ride to City Hall on Friday. Plus more news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition
The city's much-compromised redesign of Fifth Avenue is going to cost $550 million for some reason. Plus more news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition
Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: East Flatbush Car Death Tragedy Edition
As the NYPD cracks down on cyclists, drivers are still killing seniors. Plus other news (including our big award win!).
Thursday’s Headlines: Tisch Comes Clean Edition
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch finally commented on her department's crackdown on cyclists. Plus more news.
Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?
The extra-wide medians on Conduit could fit 46 football fields, which combined with extra-wide travel lanes makes the strip prone to speeding and crashes.
Eric Adams Punts the Future of Open Streets to the Next Mayor
The city's car-free open streets are funded for just one more year under Mayor Adams's proposed budget. But Cuomo looms.