The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Big news out of Albany: Austin C. Jefferson can report that legislative leaders have signed off on Gov. Hochul’s proposal to include Andrew Gounardes and Emily Gallagher’s Stop Super Speeders bill in the state budget, assuring it becomes law.

Lots of details need to be worked out, but it’s a huge win for street safety advocates.

In our second slot: These are the kinds of stories we love, but also, admittedly, make us a little wistful. After all, the Chambers Street station didn’t become the most awful place in the whole subway system overnight! (But that means it’s about time that the MTA has finally committed to fixing it.)

Also today, we look at how Green-Wood Cemetery wants to get more cyclists to the edge of the famous boneyard (but still not inside!).

And we have news from the mayor’s morning ride.

Plus today’s headlines.

The MTA is Finally Checking Fares Without Stopping Buses
The MTA is Finally Checking Fares Without Stopping Buses
By Dave Colon
May 21, 2026
MTA fare enforcement “EAGLE teams” will trial fare inspections on moving buses instead of holding up riders, officials said.
State Police Went AWOL During City Patrols — And Supervisor Had No Idea
State Police Went AWOL During City Patrols — And Supervisor Had No Idea
By Sammy Sussman
May 21, 2026
Troopers based in NYC routinely blew off their duties to chill, sleep with their girlfriends and, in one notorious case, drive to a strip club in New Jersey, get drunk and get arrested for assault, Streetsblog has learned.
Thursday’s Headlines: Our Big Party Edition
Thursday’s Headlines: Our Big Party Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
May 21, 2026
It’s time to celebrate Streetsblog’s 20th anniversary. Plus other news.
Exclusive: Wider Bike Lane Coming This Spring To Sixth Ave. in Manhattan
Exclusive: Wider Bike Lane Coming This Spring To Sixth Ave. in Manhattan
By Gersh Kuntzman
May 20, 2026
The project had been announced under Mayor Eric Adams, but never implemented.
Mamdani’s Path to Low Traffic Neighborhoods Could Run Through Queens
Mamdani’s Path to Low Traffic Neighborhoods Could Run Through Queens
By Kevin Duggan
May 20, 2026
Mamdani could make the World’s Borough the “envy of the world.”
New House Infrastructure Bill Cuts Transit And Isn’t Great on Active Transportation: Advocates
New House Infrastructure Bill Cuts Transit And Isn’t Great on Active Transportation: Advocates
By Kea Wilson
May 20, 2026
The good news? It could have been worse. The bad news? It’s still pretty bad.
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Fire This Time Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: The Fire This Time Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
May 20, 2026
So what’s the deal with that exploding car? Plus other news.
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