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In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation.
From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration&#8217;s ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City&#8217;s ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.

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Flashback Friday: ReMOOOve the Barricades!

Eyes on the Street: Ped Plaza/Bike-Share Hub Takes Shape at Grand Central

After Two Meetings, CB 6 Still Hasn’t Decided on QBB Bike Access Plan

West Side and Sunset Park Community Boards Advance Bike Lanes and Plazas

Paging James Vacca: Curb-Jumper Injures Senior Citizen on 5th Ave Sidewalk

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