The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
We’d say “good morning” but it’s the afternoon here in NYC. But this newsletter, like congestion pricing, is better late than never. But as Gersh explains in his intro to today’s headlines, we’re crossing our fingers that “late” still means “happening at all.”
Dive into the news as you ride safely into your weekend.
– Emily
Oh, and one more thing:
Streetsblog provides high-quality journalism and analysis for free — which is something to be celebrated in an era of paywalls. But the work Streetsblog does is not free; we rely on the generosity of our readers to help support our reporters and editors as they advance the movement to end car dependency in our communities.
If you already support our work, thank you! Can you brag about us to your friends and ask them to support?
If you aren’t a supporter yet, please join us and help us push for a more livable, walkable, bikeable, equitable and enjoyable country for all. And happy holidays from the Streetsblog team!
Treating the arrival of United Nations diplomats to our world-class city as a burden rather than asset shows the dearth of quality public space in New York — and shows we are not the envy of the world.
One teenager on a bike was killed, and another injured, by a truck driver making a right turn at a busy intersection in the East Village, cops said.
Treating the arrival of United Nations diplomats to our world-class city as a burden rather than asset shows the dearth of quality public space in New York — and shows we are not the envy of the world.
Not every concrete bike lane project should require tearing up the street, Mamdani DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said.
The cost of doing car business. Plus other news.
Community boards recommended improvements to put more park in Park Avenue — and the Mamdani administration responded.
