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Friday’s Headlines: Hey, DOT, How About A Little Help? Edition
Every day the mayor keeps digging in on his position that he can't create more open space for the people who need it.
April 24, 2020
Oakland Official to NYC: Here’s How to Do Open Streets
Oakland is closing 74 miles of streets to thru traffic. What's the secret? Read on...
April 24, 2020
City Council’s ‘Open Streets’ Bill Doesn’t Say Much — But It Doesn’t Have To
The City Council bill that could force the de Blasio administration to open 75 miles of streets to pedestrians and cyclists doesn't say much, but still packs a punch. Here's a preview of Friday's hearing.
April 23, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Losing the Peace Edition
If we don't plan ahead, New York will go right back to looking like this. Plus the other news of the day.
April 23, 2020
Still Defiant, Now Mayor de Blasio Wrongly Claims California Can Have Open Space Because Its Drivers are Better
Golden State residents are openly mocking our mayor.
April 22, 2020
Bellevue Cyclist and Healthcare Hero to Mayor: ‘We Risk Our Lives Everyday; We Shouldn’t Have To On The Street, Too’
"It is irresponsible to continue to allow this to happen to our city," the Bellevue worker wrote.
April 20, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: Bill’s Wheel of Excuses
Our editorial cartoonist found the perfect graphic representation of Mayor de Blasio's changing rationale on open streets.
April 20, 2020
Our Social Distance ‘Machine’ Shows That Pedestrians Are Unprotected in De Blasio’s New York
Check out our latest music video depicting Streetsblog Editor Gersh Kuntzman showing how difficult it is to walk around his Brooklyn neighborhood yet maintain six feet of space from everyone else.
April 17, 2020
UPDATE: Council Overrules De Blasio, Will Create Miles of Open Streets; Mayor Not Giving In
Mayor de Blasio will be forced — by law — to open up scores of miles of roadways for pedestrians and cyclists, thanks to a City Council bill that will be introduced next week.
April 17, 2020
It CAN Be Done: Shore Blvd. in Astoria Has Been Opened Up for People — And Without Cops!
Streetfilms has the exclusive footage here.
April 16, 2020
