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Parking Policy

Opinion: Queens Needs Fewer Cars For Less Traffic

Western Queens has the ingredients for a car-light future. What could we do with 80 football fields of reclaimed space?

Pete Tomao

July 9, 2026

Opinion: Queens Needs Fewer Cars For Less Traffic

DOT

Report: Congestion Pricing Had No Impact on Parking Availability

The largest parking study in DOT history found congestion pricing had little-to-no impact on parking availability in New York City — both inside and outside the toll zone.

Dave Colon

July 6, 2026

Parking Policy

Monday’s Headlines: See Spot Run Edition

Here's some real trash talk ... and other news to set you up for the work week.

Gersh Kuntzman

July 6, 2026

Car-Free Streets

From Parking To Park: Hunter Students Want Curbside Hangout Space

Students at Hunter College asked for a new hangout spot and the school's administration, the Department of Transportation and the local community said yes. Plus, it’s bringing pedestrian space to a spot where cars are parking illegally.

Emily Smith

June 10, 2026

Department of Sanitation

Crashes Went Down 15% In Harlem Trash Container Zone, As Mamdani Hawks Citywide Rollout

We crunched the numbers: Empire Bins don't just make streets cleaner, they also make them safer.

Dave Colon

April 17, 2026

Curb management

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates ‘Curb Management’ Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos

Better management of this vital public space is needed for broader public uses such as safe deliveries, outdoor dining and containerized garbage pick-up.