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Transit God Corey Johnson Parrots Arthur Schwartz’s Bad Faith Busway Language
"I am concerned that some of the side streets will turn into parking lots," Johnson told WNYC's Brian Lehrer.
August 12, 2019
#FIXCANAL: Cyclist Injured By Truck Driver On Chaotic Canal Street
The crash comes just hours before activists rallied for a safer Canal Street, a street they've dubbed Manhattan's Boulevard of Death.
August 11, 2019
Good News/Bad News: MTA Has A $50B Capital Program — But It’s Still a State Secret
Even if the draft plan remains a state secret, the amount, at least, made sense to transit activists.
August 9, 2019
ALL RISE! Judge Rules City Can Build 14th Street ‘Busway’
Long-suffering riders of the M14 bus will get some relief soon, thanks to a State Supreme Court judge who lifted a temporary order barring the Department of Transportation from starting its busway pilot along 14th Street.
August 6, 2019
AT LAST! Car-Loving De Blasio Calls For ‘Higher Penalties’ For Drivers Who Kill
"I think we need new laws that cause much more consequence if a motorist is negligent and they kill someone, even if it wasn't their intention. I think there have to be much higher penalties, that's an area we have to improve," the mayor said on Friday.
August 2, 2019
Van Bramer: Long Island City Needs a Network of Protected Bike Lanes
The Queens Council Member wants the booming neighborhood to become the first fully protected area.
August 1, 2019
Queens Pol Who Said Cyclists Are the ‘Most Dangerous’ Doubles Down
The Queens pol who earned brickbats from livable streets activist when he said last week that bikes are “the most dangerous” vehicles on the streets these days doubled down on his callous remarks — made in a year with 18 dead cyclists.
July 31, 2019
STREETSBLOG INTERVIEW: New TA Leader Has Optimism and Vision — But Understands Your Rage
Streetsblog chats with the new leader of the city's most important livable streets activist group about his vision and approach to running Transportation Alternatives.
July 30, 2019
Op-Ed: I Got ‘Harassment Ticketed’ as ‘Payback’ During the NYPD Blitz
As the blitz goes "permanent," watch out for cops who seem to have it out for cyclists.
July 29, 2019
De Blasio’s ‘Green Wave’ Finally Addresses the Problem…
The mayor is finally waving the 'Green' flag.
July 25, 2019