Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about The Bronx

Last year, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg rode Citi Bikes to herald a coming expansion. Well, planning is finally underway. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Global Pandemic? Sure, But Don’t Forget Citi Bike!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 23, 2020 | No Comments

Wednesday's crucial Citi Bike planning workshop in the west Bronx is, of course, canceled — so residents of the area around Yankee Stadium are being asked to submit their recommendations for docking stations online.

The success of the Bronx bus-network redesign hinges on more dedicated bus lanes, like this one. Photo: pcac.org

ANALYSIS: For Faster Bronx Buses, Get Rid of Cars

By Eve Kessler | Mar 2, 2020 | No Comments

Until the city commits to more busways, the MTA's bus-network redesign amounts to tinkering. Bring on the red paint!

The draft plan for the Bronx puts 64 percent of the Citi Bike docks on the sidewalk (indicated by triangles). Photo: DOT

DOT’s Citi Bike Expansion Squeezes Bronx, Manhattan Pedestrians

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 14, 2020 | No Comments

"There's an emphasis to put docks on sidewalks," said Erwin Figueroa of TA.

The new Sheridan Boulevard. Courtesy: Gov. Cuomo's office

Gov. Cuomo Celebrates New Sheridan Boulevard, But Advocates Still Wary

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 12, 2019 | No Comments

The former Sheridan Expressway is now a less-highway-like fast roadway akin to West Street in Manhattan, which was built on the site of the former West Side Highway.

Council Member Mark Gjonaj — at it again.

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Friday’s Headlines: Rumble in the Bronx Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 6, 2019 | No Comments

Kids are LITERALLY running for their lives because Bronx drivers are in such a rush. That and the rest of the news to set you up for the weekend.

Double-parked cars frequently cause tie-ups on Morris Park Avenue. Photo: Google

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BREAKING: Judge Allows DOT to Put Morris Park Avenue on a Road Diet

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 18, 2019 | No Comments

The ruling was just released and is posted below. We'll update later.

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