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Who is Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy?

Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has said he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?

November 20, 2024

Council Likely To Weaken Mayor’s ‘City Of Yes’ Pro-Housing Zoning Plan

The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is up for a vote on Thursday and the City Council has signaled it will roll back the proposal to remove parking mandates citywide.

November 20, 2024

Central Park Study Calls for Bike Lanes on the Transverses

"It would play a huge role in taking pressure off the park itself if you can accommodate people who just need to go across," said one activist.

November 20, 2024

Council Seeks to Charge Property Owners For Curbside Garbage Containers

The city would install and maintain the bins — for a yearly fee.

November 20, 2024

Allowing Cars on Park Row Would — Wait for It! — Bring More Cars Downtown, DOT Says

Chinatown residents worry the move will undercut efforts to make the area more welcoming for residents and visitors.

November 19, 2024

Toll of History, Part Deux: MTA Board Approves $9 Congestion Pricing Fee

Still, one of the city's most preeminent congestion pricing advocates will be holding his breath until Jan. 5.

November 18, 2024

As Congestion Pricing Passes, Suburban Naysayer on MTA Board Again Abuses His Placard

David Mack hates congestion pricing — but he loves complaining about people who park illegally (even as he parks illegally).

November 18, 2024

Analysis: NYPD’s ‘Precision Policing’ of ‘Jaywalking’ Doesn’t Add Up

Jaywalking enforcement does not track with road violence data, as cops claim.

November 15, 2024

World to Council: Say ‘Yes’ to the End of Parking Mandates in City of Yes

What do some of the city's wealthiest developers, strongest YIMBYs, venerable environmental groups, key labor groups, top architects, livable streets non-profits, housing advocates and Shams daBaron have in common?

November 14, 2024