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Tuesday’s Headlines: Gale Force Winds Change Direction Edition

Gale Brewer walked back her support for blanket DMV registration of all e-bikes. Plus more news.

October 15, 2024

Power Play: City Can Now Padlock Businesses Violating Lithium-Ion Battery Rules

The city can now forcibly close repeat offender shops that sell illegal lithium-ion batteries. But will it?

October 10, 2024

Study: How The Last Three Presidents Helped Shape Our Local Transportation Landscapes

A deep dive on one of America's largest discretionary grant programs reveals the kind of transportation projects prioritized by the last three presidential administrations. What does it mean for the future?

October 10, 2024

Gale Brewer Flips on E-Bike Registration Due To ‘Nasty’ Pressure

The former Manhattan borough president says she supports banning e-bikes from parks and a state campaign to require licensing.

October 8, 2024

Adams Has Proposed Just 7 Miles of Bus Lanes This Year — Less Than 1/4 of Requirement

The Department of Transportation has presented just seven miles of bus priority lanes — though the agency claims more is coming.

August 5, 2024

Gov. Hochul Should Read Gov. Hochul’s Press Releases about the Benefits of Congestion Pricing

Gov. Hochul once touted the central business tolling plan as "powerful" and "transformative" for the city. That was then.

June 5, 2024