Kevin Duggan
NYPD Admits Bike Crackdown Based on ‘Community’ Vibes, Not Data
It turns out, the new strategy arose not from data, but from people complaining about e-bikes at community meetings, the NYPD finally admits.
Cyclist Launches Class Action Suit For Bogus NYPD Red Light Tickets
The NYPD keeps ignoring a law that allows cyclists to pass through a red light on the "Walk" sign. Now, someone is making a federal case about it.
As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims
The new policy has unleashed the worst instincts of individual cops — including one cop who allegedly entrapped a cyclist.
NYPD’s Red Light Criminalization Marks ‘Obscene’ Escalation: Advocates
The dangers of NYPD's new policy are vast. Here's the second installment of our ongoing series on a quiet change in police practices.
Policy Change: NYPD Will Write Criminal Summonses, Not Traffic Tickets, for Cyclists
Quietly, the NYPD has changed its policy and will now make criminal cases against cyclists who go through red lights, a change that will have predictable and unpredictable ramifications.
Staten Islanders May Sue Over ‘Risky’ Rushed Return of Cars in Park
A truly outrageous land grab by drivers and self-style "safety" advocates is playing out in Staten Island.
Arboricide! City Quietly Axes Street Tree Requests
Here's a tree-mendous piece of bad news. Not to mention, the agency closed out requests on Earth Day of all days.
City’s Transportation Vision for Brooklyn Marine Terminal is ‘Big,’ But Locals Want Bigger
A busway, pedestrian-first blocks, and a longer greenway are on the table. But a residents-only shuttle? That's a non-starter, some say.
City To Fix Dangerous Bushwick Intersection Where Driver Killed Motorcyclist
Another death, another post-mortem fix by the DOT.
Open Streets Are Shrinking Thanks to ‘Lukewarm’ City Support: Lander
Another silver lining from the pandemic retreated under Mayor Adams.
