Op-Ed: Dear Gov. Cuomo, The Problem Is Crowding, Not ‘Density’!
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The coronavirus crisis show why New York's leader must move forcefully to create more space for people, a prominent urbanist argues.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Street Safety
SPEED DEMONS: The Scourge of Reckless Driving is Way Worse Than We Thought
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City speed cameras are nabbing far more drivers than they were during the normal, pre-corona days — even though the numbers of cars on the road is down dramatically.
NYPD Gives a Few Details of New ‘No Report’ Crash Policy
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The NYPD says its plan to stop sending cops to the scene of minor car crashes will free up officers for more important work and reduce congestion — all “without sacrificing safety,” the agency claims. On Friday, the NYPD finally issued some limited information about its plan — first reported earlier this week by Streetsblog […]
Hey, Empire State Building, Maybe You Can Sound the Alert About How Dangerous Brooklyn is For Cyclists
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Cyclists are still being injured in Southern Brooklyn at a disproportionate rate.
Don’t Let Coronavirus Prevent NYC from Buying Small Snowplows (…Wait, Wut?)
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That's a bizarre headline, but it makes sense when you consider what Council Member Ben Kallos is hoping to do on the Upper East Side and, eventually, all of Manhattan!
Two Queens Op-Eds: Keep MTA Buses Fare-Free After the Pandemic…
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For one candidate, an emergency measure for social distancing presents an opportunity for improving air quality and social equity.