Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Queens

This is the aftermath of the crash. Photo: Abigail Weinberg

Queens Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Motorcyclist

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments

A Queens woman was struck and killed on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood on Saturday night by a motorcyclist whom witnesses described as traveling at an extremely high rate of speed.

Queens Council Member Costa Constantinides is running for Borough President with an ambitious transit and safe streets platform. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Costa Constantinides: Break the Car Culture of Queens — With Better Transit and More Biking!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 10, 2020 | No Comments

"Our borough is long overdue for a holistic transit plan that provides reliable bus and subway service to get people out of their cars," said the would-be Queens borough president. Vote on March 24.

Mayor de Blasio clowned around with Billy Idol at an anti-idling campaign kickoff at City Hall on Thursday. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Mayor on Queens Boulevard: ‘What’s The Harm’ in Studying What DOT Already Rejected?

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 27, 2020 | No Comments

The only "harm" would come if the mayor changes his own signature street safety initiative to appease drivers, activists say.

The pedestrian was killed at this wide-open, high-speed intersection. Photo: Google

Queens Pedestrian is Killed on Bell Blvd. — Driver Uncharged

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 13, 2020 | No Comments

A Queens senior who was struck last week by a driver on dangerous Bell Boulevard has died of her injuries — and the driver remains uncharged.

Bus access to LIRR stations such as Auburndale, and reduced LIRR fares, could help residents of Eastern Queens's transit deserts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Op-Ed: The Queens Bus-Network Redesign May Hurt Transit Deserts

By Joby Jacob | Jan 27, 2020 | No Comments

The MTA plan would strand Eastern Queens residents and send them back to their cars. But better, cheaper LIRR access could be a game changer.

Union members and others attended an open house on LGA access on January 14. Photo: Rich Mintz

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Op-Ed: The LaGuardia AirTrain Dog-and-Pony Show

By Rich Mintz | Jan 15, 2020 | No Comments

An FAA open house on the LGA AirTrain and alternatives showed the governing class's disdain for transit.

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