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Wednesday’s Headlines: Return of Summer Streets Edition
Summer Streets is back and bigger than ever. Plus more news.
DOT Commish: ‘We Are Doing A Great Job’ … Falling Short of Bus Lane Requirement
New York City is going to end 2024 having painted the smallest number of bus lanes in six years, and if you ask the person in charge of the Department of Transportation, that's fine.
DOT Celebrates A Decade of Safety Improvements on Queens Blvd.
The former "Boulevard of Death" now has protected bike lanes running for nearly its entire length.
DOT Spins Bus- and Bike-Lane Failure as ‘Streets Plan’ Success
The agency quietly released its required status report on the Streets Plan, which shows massive shortcomings that DOT downplayed.
Upper West Side Meeting on Curb Space Management Turns Into Heated Dispute
Car owners turned out in droves in response to false rumors spread on the internet that DOT planned to eliminate every parking spot in the neighborhood.
DOT: Eastern Queens E-Scooter Expansion Will Launch Next Year
The expansion follows a similar, hugely successful rollout in the Bronx, where riders have taken nearly 3 million trips since 2021.
DOT Commish: We Want to Get the Rules Right for Cargo Bikes
The head of the city Department of Transportation answers back after two Streetsblog posts raised doubts about new cargo bike rules.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Unjustified Victory Lap Edition
Cyclist deaths are surging, but Mayor Adams is shining that turd. Plus other news.
City To Close Loophole That Allows Drivers to Park in Certain Crosswalks
The move would bring more daylighting to NYC streets.