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‘Broadway Vision’ Could Mean Bike Boulevard Near Union Square

How about a two-way bike- and pedestrian-friendly route on the city's most famous roadway?

August 22, 2023

Streetsblog to City: We’ll See You in Court!

There is no way to assess the success of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program if the DOT won't provide basic information.

August 21, 2023

City Seeks $800M from Feds to ‘Repair and Enhance’ Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

“It’s sad to see the city’s text invoking the negative history of urban highway construction while seeking to cement that legacy for the rest of the 21st century,” said one activist.

August 21, 2023

Industry Leaders Slam DOT’s Proposed Cargo Bike Rules

Leaders in the freight industry say that proposed city rules to regulate transporting freight by bike will not only destroy the one sector of the business that is currently working well, but will also choke off some innovation for the foreseeable future.

August 21, 2023

It’s 22! Another Cyclist Has Been Killed By Another Driver Who Has Not Been Charged

An electric bike rider who had been struck and injured by a driver in June has died, police said on Friday, adding another fatality to what is far and away the bloodiest year for cyclists in decades.

August 18, 2023

Civic Groups Slam Mayor’s ‘Car- and Truck-Centric’ BQE Plan

The city should scrap its "car- and truck-centric" plan for the future of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in favor of a plan that discourages private car use, civic groups said.

August 18, 2023

Too Green: City Neglects Overgrown Bike Paths

There’s too much green on these greenways. 

August 17, 2023

Beyond ‘KSI’: How DOT Can Identify Unsafe Streets Before Tragedy Strikes

DOT guides its work using a stat based on the total number of people killed or severely injured at any given location — “KSI.” Is there a better way to gauge the safety needs of a particular street?

August 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Signs Off On Compromise for Deadly McGuinness Blvd.; No One Truly Happy

There will be a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. But beyond that...

August 16, 2023

L’Chaim! DOT Will Begin to Close Citi Bike ‘Hole’ in Hasidic Williamsburg

The Department of Transportation is will close what the Daily News once called "the black hat black hole."

August 16, 2023