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Congestion Pricing is Back — But Why Did It Ever Go Anywhere in the First Place?

The gridlock governor threw herself a celebratory press conference on Tuesday and tried to explain why this time she really did support the traffic toll.

November 15, 2024

PUMP THE BRAKES: A Veteran Driving Instructor Laments Rising Dangers on The Road

I’ve seen firsthand over 25 years as a driving instructor and DMV License Examiner that an increasing number of drivers no longer deserve that privilege.

November 11, 2024

Reining in Deliverista Distances is the Key to Safety

A mileage fee on food deliveries can serve workers as well as the society of which they’re a part. What are we waiting for? 

November 5, 2024

Shalloween: Cars Are Haunting our Trick-or-Treaters, But DOT Protects Only a Few

This one-day respite from killing machines is only a reminder of the horrors haunting our streets the rest of the year.

October 31, 2024

Mythbusting: Don’t Assume Orthodox Jews Only Drive — We Want Bike Lanes, Too

City planners too often choose not to put bike lanes in certain places based on the myth that Orthodox Jews don't use them.

October 30, 2024

Subway Elevators are Not Just a Nice Lift, But a Basic Civil Right

Accessibility is a must-have as cities compete to attract visitors and retain residents.

October 3, 2024

Op-Ed: Eliminating Parking Mandate is the Central Piece of ‘City of Yes’ Plan

City of Yes can only work — and we urgently need it to work — if we do that. 

October 2, 2024

Opinion: Design EV Charging Around NYC Streets, Not the Other Way Around

As the CEO of an electric vehicle charging post maker, I admit that Streetsblog has a point about streetscape issues. But we're committed to getting it right.

September 30, 2024

Opinion: Worried About E-Bike Safety? Make the Roads Safer First

Opponents co-opted the outdoor dining regulatory process. Advocates must address e-bike safety concerns — for the sake of all vulnerable street users — or risk the same fate.

September 26, 2024