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Bad Data Alert: Council Tears Apart DOT Daylighting Study
The internal review, obtained by Streetsblog, dismantles DOT's fear-mongering.
Former DOT Boss: Here’s What Mayor Mamdani Needs as Transportation Commish
Bottom line: The next commissioner needs to be willing to move aside staffers who are unwilling to be change-agents and to empower all the bright (often young) players who embrace the future.
Elise Stefanik Wants to Be Governor — Yet Says Nothing About Transit
Elise Stefanik’s campaign launch suggest her intent to use the MTA as a political pawn to stoke fear, not maintain and expand transit.
Trump’s Penn Station Plan Could Saddle New York Commuters With New Fees
Amtrak's plan to privatize the operation of the massive transit hub could open the door to sticking transit riders with extra fees.
Q&A: Will The Bronx’s New Council Member Take On Car Culture?
Union leader Shirley Aldebol took on Republican Kristy Marmorato and won — and now she's ready to fight for better transit and safer streets.
NYPD Criminal Bike Crackdown Continues Even as Mamdani Makes Overtures to Tisch
Street safety advocates should not be pleased by Zohran Mamdani's decision to invite NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to stay on. Here's why.
City Council Majority Backs Bill to Force Amazon to Hire Its Delivery Workers
Thirty-four City Council members from across the political spectrum want to force Amazon to directly employ and better train its delivery workers.
Judge Lets Court Street Bike Lane Live … For Now
Businesses sued too late to stall the redesign, a judge said. But a wider ruling will come as soon as next month.
Thursday’s Headlines: Janno’s Speaking Edition
Local news outlets had a field day after MTA CEO Janno Lieber reiterated his longstanding skepticism of Zohran Mamdani's free buses platform. Plus more news.
Vision Zero Hero! Former FDNY Commish Wants Agency To Join the Safe Streets Fight
Former FDNY Commissioner wants the agency to stop taking a back seat on street safety.
