Sophia Lebowitz
Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses
Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers criticizes DOT's Streets Plan failure.
‘Progressives’ Turn Council’s Transportation Policy Over to Republicans
Roadway safety is simply not a priority, a Streetsblog analysis reveals.
Congestion Pricing Gets Kids To School On Time, Data Shows
Data shared with Streetsblog shows school buses traveling faster and being late less since congestion pricing began.
Masters of Deflection: Congestion Pricing Foes Stoke Fear of Subway Crime
Opponents of congestion pricing are trying to claim the tolling scheme unfairly forces New Yorkers onto a dangerous subway system, but it's more complicated.
MTA Drivers: Slowest Bus in Manhattan Is Faster Since Congestion Pricing
"I think ever since congestion pricing, driving in the city has gotten better. I feel it," one bus driver told Streetsblog.
City Expands Safe E-Bike Charging Initiative
The DOT will begin allowing landlords and tenants to apply to install e-bike battery charging cabinets on the sidewalk.
Streetsies 2024: Vote For This Year’s Biggest Failures
Overall, it was a pretty sad year. But what was the city and state's worst failures? You get to vote!
Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes ‘Their’ Parking
Why can't we have nice things? Because the Council wants DOT to issue more notifications whenever parking is affected.
Crashes Soar in Astoria Precinct Where High-Speed NYPD Pursuits are Up
Police in Queens's 114th Precinct continue to engage in high speed chases, endangering pedestrians and cyclists and breaking the department's stated rules.
Two Council Members Abandon E-Bike Registration Bill After Divisive Hearing
Council members Chi Ossé and Yusef Salaam pulled their support of a City Council bill that seeks to register all e-bikes.
