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‘Take Shack’ No More! Burger Restaurant Gives Back Stolen Sidewalk
The West Village hamburger restaurant that stole half of a city sidewalk has been shamed — and officially warned — into giving back the purloined pavement.
May 29, 2020
Around the USA, The ‘Pleasure Drive’ is Making a COVID Comeback
Driving aimlessly for the pure pleasure of the road is a dangerous and environmentally destructive way to get your kicks — but COVID-19 might normalize it, if we're not careful.
May 27, 2020
Finally, Cities Have a COVID-Era Guidebook for Better Streets (Are You Reading, Mr. Mayor?)
NACTO member cities have been working to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies.
May 22, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: The Real Agenda Edition
We all know the story: More newbie cyclists will mean more carnage if the city doesn't prepare for an influx of cars and newbie cyclists. Plus all the other news.
May 22, 2020
Chinese Study Finds Outdoor Activities Safe From COVID
No, that doesn't mean you don't need to social distance or wear a face mask during walking or biking. But it does mean that there are ways to recreate safely.
May 15, 2020
All the Reasons Why Cops Should Not Be Enforcing Public Health Guidelines
It's not just NYC: The U.S. has a long and disturbing history of imposing bad policies on walkers — and selectively enforcing the good ones.
May 6, 2020
These Post-Pandemic Traffic Models Are Pretty Scary
Travel times will rise dramatically — and by as much as 24 minutes each way in New York! — if cities don't encourage residents to return public buses and trains and stay out of their cars when the coronavirus pandemic is over.
May 5, 2020
Op-Ed: Here Are Some Cities Getting Open Streets Right
Mayor de Blasio proposed 100 miles of streets closed to cars and open to people. Lucky for New Yorkers, other cities are already providing some major lessons for de Blasio. Here’s what he has to learn.
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Hasn’t Cratered Bus Ridership — Which Creates a Huge Post-Crisis Challenge
If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.
April 30, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Homeless Media Circus Edition
The local tabs got another day out of the ongoing battle between the MTA and Mayor de Blasio over homelessness in the subways. Plus all the other news.
April 29, 2020
