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By the Way, NYPD, the Speeding Epidemic is Certainly Not Over
The NYPD is kidding itself — and leaving New Yorkers endangered — if it thinks the speeding epidemic is over.
May 4, 2020
Op-Ed: ‘Open Streets’ Must Lead to Permanent Changes in Our City
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Instead of going back to the old New York, choked with pollution and cars that don't move, we can decide what kind of city we want. Change the streets and change the city.
May 4, 2020
REYNOSO: Reckless Drivers and Wild West Streets Need to be Stopped Now
Now is the time to double down on what we know works as we come together to get through this crisis.
May 2, 2020
UPDATE: Mayor’s First Seven Miles of ‘Open Streets’ Start Saturday!
The city is taking the first steps to make good on a promise to reclaim roadways from cars so crammed-in residents can recreate in a socially responsible way.
May 1, 2020
Queens Speaks: Fixing New York’s Pre-Existing Transportation Condition
New York lacks political will to provide safe streets and safe transit — EVERYWHERE and for EVERYONE.
April 29, 2020
Op-Ed: Reimagining City Agencies After COVID-19
The Department of Transportation could streamline its sclerotic operations by adopting "quick builds" and empowering residents.
April 29, 2020
Cyclists Injuries Soaring in The Bronx — An Area With Few Protected Lanes
Cyclist injuries in the only part of the city on the mainland are up nearly 30 percent, even though they are down nearly 68 percent, citywide.
April 27, 2020
UPDATED: De Blasio Commits to 100 Miles of ‘Open Streets’
Mayor de Blasio just did the City Council 33 percent better — he's committed to opening up 100 miles of streets for socially responsible recreation during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 27, 2020
Council to De Blasio: ‘Open Streets’ Are NOT an NYPD Enforcement Issue
"If the mayor won’t open streets to New Yorkers, the Council will look to Gov. Cuomo for leadership on this issue," Corey Johnson tweeted on Sunday.
April 26, 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
