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Parking Over Bus Lanes? In One Brooklyn District, Pols Bow to Drivers
The race to succeed Jumaane Williams in the City Council features five candidates who support cars over buses.
April 22, 2019
Council to Mayor: Do More to Break the Car Culture
The official response to the mayor's proposed 2020 budget calls for far more livable streets initiatives.
April 11, 2019
Advocates: Reform Rogue Garbage Truck Companies Now!
A coalition has a seven-point plan that goes much further than the de Blasio administration's current proposal.
March 28, 2019
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
March 27, 2019
There’s a New Scooter in Town (Where it’s Still Illegal)
Legendary runner Usain Bolt shows off a bulky e-scooter that bears his name (though he's only being paid).
March 12, 2019
On ‘Busway,’ Would-Be Transportation God Corey Johnson Falls at the First Hurdle
Council Speaker Corey Johnson has infuriated supporters of the 14th Street busway — just as he was positioning himself as the ultimate livable streets candidate.
March 8, 2019
Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]
The mayor definitely doesn't like scooters and e-bikes until the state makes them legal — and even then...not so much.
January 23, 2019
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TAKE THAT, ANDREW! Council Speaker To Seek City Control of NYC Transit
Corey Johnson wants more 'accountability and transparency' in how the subway is run. Oh, and he wants it run better, too.
January 8, 2019
Council Pulls Anti-Safety Cab Bill After Streetsblog Expose
Streetsblog gets action — shining a light on a bad bill that ended up getting rewritten and then withdrawn.
December 10, 2018
Byford to City: Get Out of My Way
The NYC Transit chief warns that his ambitious plans to fix the subways and buses will grind "to a halt" if faced with constant "stand-offs" with local electeds.
December 5, 2018
