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Queensboro Bridge Bike Boom Continues, But DOT Still Prioritizes Car Drivers Over Walkers and Cyclists
The city is doubling down on its delay at giving more space to cyclists and pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge, even as the agency's own data show that the span had the highest annual increase in bike traffic.
December 5, 2022
W. 22nd Open Street Opponents Scale Up Backlash As City Plans Longer-term Traffic Calming
The city is considering long-term traffic-calming — without barriers — on W. 22nd Street as a handful of residents is trying to kill the open street outright.
December 4, 2022
US Passenger Rail Is Struggling But Advocates Remain Hopeful
Here are three core reasons why Amtrak routes are having a hard time — and some signs of hope.
December 2, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: In Praise of Our Benefactors Edition
The first day of our December donation drive went swimmingly! Plus other news.
December 2, 2022
A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER: Yes, It’s the Start of Our Annual Donation Drive
Please allow us to make our strongest case for some of your cash...
December 1, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Snail’s Pace Edition
Looks like we weren't the only newsroom without many clattering keys, as evidenced by the dearth of news in today's digest. But here we go...
November 29, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Happy Thanksgiving Edition
We're going to take today off to spend four hours on various trains, subways and feet to visit relatives in the country, but we'll be back on Friday with a heaping dose of news leftovers. Enjoy your holiday.
November 24, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: World Day of Remembrance Edition
Make sure to join Families for Safe Streets at Sunday's ribbon cutting on the city's (and perhaps the nation's) first permanent memorial to victims of road violence. Here's our preview, plus other news.
November 18, 2022
Central Park Conservancy Studying Ways to Make Park Loop Safer
The stewards of Central Park are reviving a long-overdue study to make the greensward safer for pedestrians and cyclists — as calls to redesign the “Wild West” roadways have intensified on the heels of yet another near-deadly collision.
November 10, 2022
DOT Proposes Protected Bike Path, Bus Lane for Washington Bridge (The Other One)
The city wants to repurpose a pair of car lanes on the Washington Bridge for a two-way bike lane and a bus lane next year.
November 9, 2022
