Streetsblog
Top Categories
City Workers Involved in More Injury-Causing Crashes: Report
The increase in crashes that caused injuries or deaths is odd, considering that overall collisions decreased slightly, from 6,304 in 2018 to 6,061 in 2019.
September 30, 2019
Americans Keep Spending More on Taxis While Transit Stays Flat
Americans spent four times as much money on Uber and Lyft trips last year as they did in 2013. This is a crisis.
September 27, 2019
UPDATED: Out-of-Control Driver Hits and Kills 10-Year-Old Boy in Midwood
The carnage continues, as the city racks up its 147th traffic fatality this year.
September 10, 2019
Our 20,000 Post! Streetsblog’s Original Boss Aaron Naparstek Marks the Occasion
We asked our founding editor to reflect on how far — and how not far at all! — the livable streets movement has come in 15 years of doing this.
August 30, 2019
Friday’s Headlines: Rogue Sanitation Drivers Edition
Rising star Liam Quigley did a great story about rogue private carting drivers. That and all the day's news, just by clicking above! And have a great weekend.
August 30, 2019
Here’s How to Donate to Streetsblog
Thank you for supporting Streetsblog NYC! We cannot do the work we do without you. To make a donation right now, use the widget below:
August 29, 2019
Voters Save Light Rail from Koch Brothers Onslaught
Take that, Koch brothers: Voters in Phoenix have soundly rejected a proposal that would have halted the expansion of the city's light rail system.
August 28, 2019
Jumaane Williams Calls Out Drivers’ Immense Privilege…And Then Reinforces It
While the public advocate said drivers are the most privileged class on the road, he also said community boards, those bastions of car culture, need more consultation on bike lanes.
August 13, 2019
Big Auto’s Horrifying Vision for Driverless Cars
Cattle gates for pedestrians in NYC. "Antiseptic cities." This is what auto industry officials tell the New York Times they envision for self-driving cars.
August 2, 2019
Op-Ed: Citi Bike Expansion Leaves Out Crucial Chunks of the Bronx
Maybe we should be grateful that, six years after bike share's official city launch, Citi Bike and Mayor de Blasio finally want to make us a part of the network. But a look at the fine print shows the expansion is too little, too late.
July 31, 2019
