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All You Need to Know About Congestion Pricing in One Simple, Cute Film

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 16, 2019

Will Chilton, a video maker for former-President Obama, lends his talents to the fight against congestion.

A typical scene on Varick Street. You can tell it's a still because there's no honking.

Op-Ed: Varick Street Crossing Guards Are Telling a Tale of Congestion Pricing

By Charles Komanoff | Dec 28, 2018 | 17 Comments

The Times story on "adult crossing guards" reveals, though inadvertently, how our politicians have failed us.

The city will defy some local critics by removing a lane of car traffic to add turning bays and a bike lane. Photo: DOT

DOT Will Move Ahead with Ambitious Safety Plan for Bronx Killing Zone

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 6, 2018 | 23 Comments

After further review ... the DOT grew a spine on Morris Park Avenue!

A common scene in Times Square — pedestrians crammed into tight space, while drivers rule the road. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Times Square is Still A Mammoth S#!+show — But NYC Can Learn from London

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Nov 29, 2018 | 5 Comments

Streetfilms takes you inside the belly of the beast.

Residents come up with pedestrian safety upgrades along Northern Boulevard. Photo: Laura Shepard

Public to DOT: Give Us Safety On Northern Boulevard

By Laura Shepard | Oct 17, 2018 | 1 Comment

Opponents and supporters of prior street safety battles agree that the "New Boulevard of Death" must be fixed.

Mayor de Blasio was driven to his gym in a Chevy Suburban like this one.

London to Ban Cars in Center City, But New York’s Mayor Still Drives to the Gym

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 9, 2018 | 21 Comments

Mayor de Blasio talks about fighting fossil fuels, but does little about it.

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