Sophia Lebowitz

Before joining Streetsblog, Sophia Lebowitz was a filmmaker and journalist covering transportation and culture in New York City.
Q&A: Whizz CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation
Company CEO Mike Peregudov sits down with Streetsblog to talk about his industry and why putting license plates on e-bikes is a non-starter.
BP Reynoso: DOT Must Open its Street Safety Toolkit on Atlantic Ave.
The Brooklyn Borough President tells DOT to commit to a road diet on Atlantic Avenue as part of a neighborhood rezoning.
Apply Yourself: Tiny Number of Delivery Workers Will Get Safe E-Bikes in City Program
Delivery workers can now apply to trade in their uncertified or illegal e-bikes and mopeds for a brand new street-legal bike from the city.
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!