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Friday’s Headlines: The Treachery of Images Edition
A rare first-person piece about a long bike ride. Plus other news.
October 28, 2022
TEN YEARS AFTER: Despite Warnings and Panels and Reports, New York is Not Ready for a Sandy Sequel
City and state officials have simply not done enough.
October 28, 2022
City’s ‘Open Streets’ Program Sparked Economic Growth During Pandemic, New Report Shows
Maybe this will silence the skeptics.
October 25, 2022
Massive Show of Support from Restaurant and Design Pros for a DOT-Led Open Restaurant Program
The list of supporters is like a Who's Who of the overlapping worlds of architecture, urban planning, public space management, design and livable streets advocacy.
October 25, 2022
DOT Testing Out Fix for ‘Cheese Grater’ Bike Lane on Roosevelt I. Bridge
The Department of Transportation confirmed that it is ditching the dangerous and slippery metal surface on the Roosevelt Island Bridge bike lane, covering it with panels that allow for a smooth and safe ride.
October 25, 2022
NUMBER CRUNCH: ‘Paseo Park’ is Already a Success Story, Defying Screaming Foes
Nice ribbon-cutting, Ydanis, but “Paseo Park,” is already an overwhelming success: the street has become much safer for all users as it has created dignified public space for all residents.
October 25, 2022
NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween
A good safety announcement in Queens comes amid rabid heckling from the pro-car minority.
October 24, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: A Halloween Treat Edition
This is all treat, no trick. The Department of Transportation will keep cars away from kids on Halloween. Plus other news.
October 24, 2022
Job Opening of the Day: Director of Open Restaurants at DOT (Wait, at DOT?!)
Well, at least one agency thinks it's going to be running the Open Restaurant program.
October 21, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: A Big DOT Day Edition
Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez began the day by cutting the ribbon on the new bike lane on Bronxdale Avenue (and scootering on it), but there was lots more news all day long.
October 21, 2022
