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Georgia: Our Temp Tags ‘Wreaking Havoc’ in NYC Because of Lax Rules, Few Investigators
Officials in Georgia admitted that its main agency in charge of regulating the retail car industry has only four investigators for 7,500 dealers in the state, making it difficult to crack down on illegal temp tag dealers who are "wreaking havoc" in New York City.
April 19, 2023
N.J. and Georgia Lawmakers Pledge Action on Temp Tag Fraud Detailed In Streetsblog Investigation
"At a minimum, fines should be dramatically increased," said one New Jersey official. "Criminal penalties should also be considered."
April 18, 2023
Citi Bike Data Show How Many Cyclists Cross Central Park, Highlighting Need for Safe Routes
As the stewards of Central Park are studying how to make the green space safer for pedestrians and cyclists following a spate of crashes, new data shows that a whopping 38,852 people — more than 1,000 a day — traversed the park on Citi Bikes last August.
April 17, 2023
What It Takes To Successfully Sue Over a Defective Bike Lane
Mike Bagg won a million dollars after a defective bike lane caused him to crash. But he won't actually see all of that money — and neither will the countless cyclists who get in crashes just like his every day.
April 13, 2023
Alarm Bells Ringing About Heavy EVs — Even in Europe, Where Cars Are Far Smaller
The swelling size of the average car on the road is threatening the environmental potential of EVs more than proponents may realize, a prominent watchdog group warns.
April 7, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 3: The Buyers
In the final part of our three-part series, Streetsblog introduces you to the people who buy illegal temporary license plates.
April 5, 2023
Council Budget Response: $3M for Battery Swaps and $61M for Fair Fares (Among Other Things)
Mayor Adams needs to spend millions more to fund the Fair Fares program, make roads safer and make a "down payment" on a battery swap program to thwart fires from substandard lithium-ion power packs, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers say.
April 4, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 2: The Landlords
On Tuesday, we published the second part of our series, In this part of the series, bringing you inside the shady car dealerships that churn out temporary tags. Here it is.
April 4, 2023
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates // Part 1: The Dealers
On Monday, we published Part I of our series on the black market for temporary license plates. Here it is.
April 3, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: We’ve Done It Again Edition
The awards continue to pile up for Streetsblog's Jesse Coburn for his 2022 piece on the unique danger faced by city kids as they go to and from school. Plus other news.
March 20, 2023
