The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

It’s a funny thing — Lower Manhattan pols want a protected bike lane to link the very popular bike lane on the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hudson River Greenway. But for some reason, they don’t want it on Chambers Street, which data show is the route that cyclists are already using, albeit unsafely.

We also have an opinion piece by Downtown flaneur Joseph Tedeschi trying to bring some sanity to Canal Street.

Meanwhile, Comptroller Mark Levine wants the city to bring some sanity to the outdoor dining permitting process.

Plus other news to set you up for a great weekend. See you at the Bike Jumble on Saturday?

City’s Queens Waterfront Greenway Plan Seems Tailor-Made to Placate Vickie Paladino
City’s Queens Waterfront Greenway Plan Seems Tailor-Made to Placate Vickie Paladino
By Kevin Duggan
June 10, 2026
The city plans to deprive eastern Queens of greenway safety upgrades it’s bringing to the western parts of the borough.
The StreetsPAC Bump: Group Issues NYC Endorsements For Statehouse Races
The StreetsPAC Bump: Group Issues NYC Endorsements For Statehouse Races
By Emily Smith
June 10, 2026
This year, both chambers in the state legislature have lots of open seats with brisk competition. So now, more than ever, you need StreetsPAC’s endorsements.
From Parking To Park: Hunter Students Want Curbside Hangout Space
From Parking To Park: Hunter Students Want Curbside Hangout Space
By Emily Smith
June 10, 2026
Students at Hunter College asked for a new hangout spot and the school’s administration, the Department of Transportation and the local community said yes. Plus, it’s bringing pedestrian space to a spot where cars are parking illegally.
Wednesday’s Headlines: We Were Right (Times Two) Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: We Were Right (Times Two) Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
June 10, 2026
Sure, we spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back, but there are two more reasons. Plus other news.
Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
By Dave Colon
June 9, 2026
How much will this thing cost, and who’s paying?
Brooklynites Fight to Get Big-Rigs Off Their Block As City Preps Truck Route Revamp
Brooklynites Fight to Get Big-Rigs Off Their Block As City Preps Truck Route Revamp
By Sophia Lebowitz
June 9, 2026
Trucks are cutting through residential blocks to avoid traffic, sowing chaos on otherwise quiet streets.
After Jerry: Three People Who Want To Succeed Nadler in Congress Court Streetsblog Readers (Update: Four!)
After Jerry: Three People Who Want To Succeed Nadler in Congress Court Streetsblog Readers (Update: Four!)
By Streetsblog
June 9, 2026
So who has the right positions to fill these big shoes? Click to find out.
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