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Underfunded Parks Dept. Should Offload Greenway Maintenance to DOT, Advocates Say

As the city begins to grow its greenway system, advocates are pushing City Hall to get the right agencies in charge of the right aspects of the current and future network.

July 10, 2023

Greenpoint to Mayor: We Are the Residents and We Support a Safer McGuinness!

Speaker after speaker begged the mayor to realize that residents of the neighborhood support the plan, despite what a key aide told Hizzoner.

July 8, 2023

DOT Plan for BQE’s Atlantic Ave. Interchange is ‘The Robert Moses Playbook’: Pols and Experts

"The proposals should not be doubling down on the infrastructure and transportation of the past,” said state Sen. Andrew Gounardes.

July 7, 2023

DOT to Cyclists: Use Your Bike Regularly … Or Lose It

Alert: Your neighbors and the Department of Transportation are coming for your bike ... if you don't use it regularly.

July 6, 2023

Mayor Yields to Opposition, Orders Alternatives to DOT Plan for Deadly McGuinness Blvd

Adams's reversal represents the latest episode in which his administration has delayed or watered down transportation projects because of politically powerful opponents.

July 6, 2023

DOT Advances Fort Greene Bike Lane Over BAM Objections

DOT will break ground on the crucial new bike lane in July despite opposition from the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

June 30, 2023

Old Bikes + New Immigrants = Warm Welcome

Two dozen asylum-seekers — some of the city's newest and poorest residents — were given donated bikes yesterday as part of the "Asylum Seeker Bike Program" created by Bike New York and the Adams administration.

June 29, 2023

Heastie Retreat: Assembly Speaker Blows Off Reporter Seeking Comment on ‘Sammy’s Law’ — Then Blames DOT

Carl Heastie continued his reticence about not letting NYC set its own speed limits. Later, he blamed the city DOT.

June 23, 2023

DOT Proposes Permanent Traffic Calming For W. 22nd Open Street, Despite Driver Backlash

The open street will get permanent traffic-calming infrastructure because DOT didn't bow to some locals who opposed the upgrades due to "loss" of parking.

June 23, 2023

The Addabbo Bridge Protected Bike Lane Is Almost Here (Seriously)

The Addabbo Bridge's famous murder strip unprotected bike lane is finally going to be a thing of the past when the DOT finally, finally puts a barrier-protected bike lane on the bridge this summer.

June 22, 2023