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Friday’s Headlines: ‘Nasty’ Getting Nastier Edition

The war on e-bikes took a "nasty" turn on the Upper West Side on Thursday. Plus more news.

October 18, 2024

‘Surrender’: Adams Cuts Bus, Bike Lanes From Fifth Ave. Plan

Fifth Avenue will get more sidewalk, but bus riders and cyclists have to make way for the almighty car.

October 17, 2024

Cost of Transportation in NYC Soaring … Because of Cars

Transportation costs have risen by more than 39 percent for the average household in the metro area — and it's because so many households got cars.

October 16, 2024

The Mayor’s Ashland Pl. Compromise Remains a Safety Menace

The unsafe southernmost block of Ashland Place in Brooklyn remains a hotbed for crashes and confusion.

October 16, 2024

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