David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as an editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.
Monday’s Headlines: It’s Hard to Bike in a Snowstorm
Even relatively small storms are a challenge for a city that claims it wants to encourage cycling. Plus other news.
Streetsies 2025: Advocate(s) of the Year
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
Monday’s Headlines: Turn-SPIKED! Edition
Gov. Phil Murphy put the kibosh on plans to widen the New Jersey Turnpike east of the Newark Bay Bridge. Plus more news.
Cough, Cough: Adams Administration Hands Largest Ever Idling Law Exemption to NJ Charter Bus Company
Academy Bus Lines requested the exemption — the largest in DEP's history — after receiving more than $500,000 in idling violations. But there is some good news.
Friday’s Headlines: Streets Master Plan Edition
Speaker Adrienne Adams explains why she didn't bother holding Mayor Adams accountable for following the law. Plus other news.
Monday’s Headlines: Dining Dash Edition
A report from Hell's Kitchen shows the scale of the collapse of the city's outdoor dining program. Plus more news.
Here’s Everything Wrong With the Judge’s Order to Rip Up the 31st Street Protected Bike Lane
A Queens judge overstepped her jurisdiction when she ordered the city to rip up a protected bike lane in Astoria, experts said.
Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Edition
The New York Post has laid the bait for Gov. Hochul on congestion pricing, but will she take it? Plus more news.
Queens Judge Orders City to Rip Up Half-Installed Astoria Bike Lane
The unprecedented ruling flies in the face of reams of data demonstrating the safety benefits of protected bike lanes.
Friday’s Headlines: Visionary NYC Edition
New York City stands out among U.S. cities with "Vision Zero" programs. Plus more news.









