The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Yesterday was the annual Pedestrians vs. Crosstown Bus race in Midtown. Obviously, the pedestrians won. But one of those pedestrians — who is likely to be mayor — made a strong suggestion that under his leadership, the bus will soon beat the pedestrians.
And on the same day, a top MTA official lost patience with Mayor Adams.
Read all about it. And enjoy the weekend. It should be lovely.
A first full fleet inventory led to 70 fewer vehicles, fewer take-home cars and new accountability for crashes. Experts say New York’s deficit-ridden cities should audit their own.
DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn declined to make any firm commitments on Tuesday when pressed on the program’s start date.
“The federal government is using subterfuge to waste the judge’s and MTA attorneys’ time and all of our money,” one attorney and advocate fumed.
A Staten Island judge ruled against the city’s Victory Boulevard bus lane project. Plus other news.
A first full fleet inventory led to 70 fewer vehicles, fewer take-home cars and new accountability for crashes. Experts say New York’s deficit-ridden cities should audit their own.
DOT should revoke parking placards issued to non-profits that rack up excessive speed-camera or red-light violations.
There’s nothing “Grand” about this bike lane, and now everyone’s upset.
Find out why a state Senator wants to eliminate bus lane enforcement cameras in Harlem. Plus other news.
