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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
Midterm Races that Sustainable Transportation Advocates Are Watching
November 7, 2022
Research: Scooters Cut Car Travel and Emissions More Than Previously Thought
November 6, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: Lies, Damn Lies and Streetsblog Edition
On Thursday, as they do every year, the NYPD and the Department of Transportation announced its annual "Dusk to Darkness" campaign. We have a take, of course. Plus other news.
November 4, 2022
Opinion: The Challenge (and Necessity) of Getting Drivers to See the Light
Here's a controversial opinion: Our "war on cars" can't be against the people who drive them, so we need to win hearts and minds. Here are some strategies.
November 4, 2022
OPINION: On Nov. 8, Yes, Vote, But to Rebuild New York, Make Your Ideas Heard
Casting a ballot on Election Day has always been important, but it has never been quite enough to meaningfully transform the lives of everyday New Yorkers. The story of the effort to deck over the Cross Bronx Expressway illustrates why.
November 1, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Halloween ‘Trick or Streets’ Edition
We didn't win a big award this weekend, but the city wins tonight as the DOT limits cars on 100 streets for trick-or-treating. Plus all the other news.
October 31, 2022
City’s ‘Open Streets’ Program Sparked Economic Growth During Pandemic, New Report Shows
Maybe this will silence the skeptics.
October 25, 2022
NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween
A good safety announcement in Queens comes amid rabid heckling from the pro-car minority.
October 24, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: MTA To Start Reopening Subway Bathrooms Early Next Year
The pandemic is over, so relief is on the way.
October 24, 2022
