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Divorce NY Style: The Council and DOT Have Moved to Splitsville

It's the battle of who could care less — and safety is losing.

February 28, 2024

DOT Spins Bus- and Bike-Lane Failure as ‘Streets Plan’ Success

The agency quietly released its required status report on the Streets Plan, which shows massive shortcomings that DOT downplayed.

February 26, 2024

Underhill Ave. Still In Limbo Two Weeks After Mayor Promised Decision in ‘A Day Or So’

The mayor's perception of time differs from that of mere mortals, but he did say on Feb. 5 that he would decide "in a day or so." It's been two weeks.

February 21, 2024

Henry Hudson Bridge Will Get a Real Bike Lane By 2025

The path will close for construction this fall.

February 20, 2024

Prophet Motive: Restler Bill Would Restore 25% Bounty for Blocked Bike and Bus Lane Tickets

"If the kickback gets more people reporting, we’re all for it," said one high-profile advocate.

February 8, 2024

FDNY Chief Blames Slower Emergency Response Times on More Cars

FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said during Friday's City Hall’s public safety briefing that congestion is the main reason ambulances and fire trucks are slow to respond.

February 5, 2024

DOT Bike Lane Intros Dropped 86% in 2023

The agency hasn't announced a new bike lane since August, and advocates worry that the Adams administration will — again — miss its legal requirements for bus and bike lanes.

February 1, 2024

Zero Vision: Mayor Adams Again Shrinks from Bike and Bus Lanes in His State Of The City

"Public transit is obviously central to the state of the city," said one advocate. "The mayor knew that when he ran for office and spoke to it directly then. His silence now says a lot."

January 24, 2024

Cyclists, Delivery Workers Fume After City Fails to Clear Icy Bridge Paths

Bike commuters and delivery workers faced treacherous, unplowed pathways on the four East River bridges long after it stopped snowing.

January 17, 2024