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Long-Awaited Placard Report Reveals Widespread Abuse by NYPD
The overdue report confirms years of Streetsblog reporting on placard abuse, illegal parking and enforcement failures by the police under two mayors.
April 3, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Silent Treatment Edition
Two examples of stuff the public needs to know about, but public information officers won't tell us about. Plus other news.
April 3, 2024
A Modest Proposal: Ban Cars on Mulberry Street
On Sundays, Mulberry gets some relief as an open street, but it’s only for two blocks. This needs to be permanent.
April 3, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: Primary Colors Edition
The most interesting story yesterday was that street safety champion, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had landed a Democratic primary challenger. Plus other news.
April 2, 2024
OPINION: E-Bike Licensing Would Harm Workers — and Absolve App Companies
New York politicians want to force delivery workers to shoulder the burden of e-bike regulation rather than regulating the app companies, says Los Deliveristas Unidos leader Gustavo Ajche.
April 1, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Manhattan Needs Better Crosstown Bike Lanes Edition
Manhattan's crosstown protected bike lanes are a disaster. Plus more news.
April 1, 2024
Can We Just Keep Cars Off the Queensbridge Baby Greenway?
Why do we allow car drivers to park on greenways, in parks and on tree beds?
March 29, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Shakira Shakira Edition
Pop superstar Shakira performed for a crowd of 40,000 packed into the Times Square pedestrian plazas. Plus congestion pricing news and more.
March 28, 2024
Final Cargo Bike Rules are a Win For Safety and Sustainability: Experts
Under fire from sustainable freight leaders, the Department of Transportation has tweaked its final cargo bike rules to no longer ban the longer bike-trailer combinations that have become a dominant and safe player on the streets.
March 27, 2024
