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The 12 Best Ways to Get Cars out of Cities, Ranked
The vehicles on our streets, primarily the not-so-humble passenger car, are killing us.
April 14, 2022
CLUELESS: New Department of Investigation Boss Isn’t Sure if Placard Abuse is a Thing (It Is)
At a hearing, DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber told Council members that overseeing the NYPD's failure to enforce of placard abuse wasn't yet on the agency's to-do list, despite a 2019 law requiring such oversight.
April 12, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: Voter Fraud Edition?
We're not sure who won our March (Parking) Madness competition, which closed yesterday. But we'll get back to you. So for now, enjoy the news digest.
April 8, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: We Made an April Fool Out of Curtis Sliwa!
Hear how the former mayoral candidate and radio show host believed our April Fool's Day story completely. Plus other news.
April 4, 2022
Mayor Adams to Take Tonight Off: ‘I’m a Bit Tired,’ Hizzoner Says
Mayor Adams told a stunned city press corps this morning that he intends to "have a quiet evening at home" tonight on the first of April, the first time since taking office that the mayor has not attended at least three events or two events and one all-night rager.
April 1, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Adams Says 3rd Ave. Will be His First ‘Bike Superhighway’
Click here to see the proposed design, which was leaked to Streetsblog in advance of the April 1 announcement.
April 1, 2022
America’s Best Bus Stops Semifinals: East Coast Heavyweights
It's Boston vs. Lewes, Delaware as we race to the finals.
March 31, 2022
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Public Art Meets Public Transit
An artful bus stop can transform a wearisome wait into an inspiring visit to a micro-museum — and these stops are true masterpieces.
Today, we're looking at three stops that straddle the line between sculpture and public utility, without sacrificing the basics of good benches, shelters, sidewalks and more.
March 25, 2022
What An Ideal Green New Deal for Transportation Might Look Like
A truly green new deal must focus on reducing the amount Americans drive, a new report argues — and doing so will take an unprecedented portfolio of investments into sustainable modes.
March 22, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: What is Wrong with Some People Edition
Kids playing without getting run over is such an inconvenience! Plus other news.
March 17, 2022
