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Hey, Gov. Hochul, Here’s How Congestion Pricing Would Have Remade Manhattan
Just in time for Sunday night's failed launch of congestion pricing, check out this Streetfilms video from Stockholm.
June 24, 2024
Small East Bronx Open Street Shows Big Potential
An open street on less than a block of Williamsbridge is one of just two in the entire East Bronx.
May 24, 2024
DOT Unveils First Step for Park Row Redesign
The city hopes to make Park Row more appealing to residents and visitors. But the real work is years off.
May 6, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Trash Talk from The NY Times Edition
The best story over the weekend was a long feature story in the Times about the "absurd" problem of trash collection in New York City.
March 4, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Celebrate What’s Good About Our City Edition
It's now less than one week til the annual "Public Space Awards" on Thursday. Get your tickets now. Plus other news.
February 22, 2024
So Why Does Mayor Adams Want to Spend $56M to Move a Chinatown Plaza Across the Street?
The city is taking another go at redesigning the busy Chinatown intersection.
February 12, 2024
Jay Pitter On ‘Being Black In Public’ — And Its Implications For Sustainable Transport Policy
The celebrated urbanist talks to The Brake about racism on the street.
February 8, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Celebrating Public Space Heroes Edition
Learn about this year's "Public Space Awards" winners. Plus other news.
February 2, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Honoring Public Space Heroes Edition
Get your tickets for the second annual Public Space Awards. Plus more news.
January 12, 2024
DOT Rolls Out New Tech To Better Analyze How People Move on City Streets
The sensors could help resolve misallocations of public space, where cars often get the bulk of room despite being outnumbered by pedestrians or cyclists.
April 14, 2023