The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Our lead story today: Sophia Lebowitz talks to the mayor of Bogota, Colombia, who had no idea that haters of Mayor Mamdani mocked the Andes city — because anyone who knows transit, knows Bogota!

In other news, the push continues for a safer Third Avenue in Brooklyn (take that, Randy Peers) and for the passage of Gov. Hochul’s proposal to slow down super speeders (times two).

Plus today’s headlines.

Prospect Heights Tried a Lighter Approach to Street Cleaning Enforcement — It Didn’t Work
Prospect Heights Tried a Lighter Approach to Street Cleaning Enforcement — It Didn’t Work
By Kevin Duggan
October 9, 2026
The city cut the days drivers in a small sliver of Brooklyn had to move their cars for street cleaning — and they still broke the rules!
Cycle Of Rage: One Crash Shows How Reckless Car Drivers Ruin Kids’ Childhoods
Cycle Of Rage: One Crash Shows How Reckless Car Drivers Ruin Kids’ Childhoods
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 9, 2026
We want our kids off their phones and reading books in the library. Too bad drivers don’t give a shit. A rant from Streetsblog Editor Gersh Kuntzman.
Friday Video: How Mamdani Can Avoid His BQE Bypass Boondoggle
Friday Video: How Mamdani Can Avoid His BQE Bypass Boondoggle
By Kevin Duggan
October 9, 2026
In their latest video, the current and former NYC public school students of the Joint Transit Association have some concerns about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to rebuild the BQE.
Inside Baseball: Kuntzman To Step Down At Streetsblog; David Meyer To Take Over
Inside Baseball: Kuntzman To Step Down At Streetsblog; David Meyer To Take Over
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 9, 2026
Streetsblog’s longtime editor will take on new challenges. And so will his successor.
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Bedford? Bedford?’ Edition
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Bedford? Bedford?’ Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 9, 2026
Pay no attention to Mayor Mamdani’s failure on Bedford Avenue. Plus other news.
The Big Lyft: Mamdani Faces Tough Fight for Cheaper Citi Bikes
The Big Lyft: Mamdani Faces Tough Fight for Cheaper Citi Bikes
By Kevin Duggan
October 8, 2026
Citi Bike’s private operator Lyft has amassed considerable leverage over the city, experts warned.
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