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.”

As a side note, there’s been a lot of news about a bill under consideration by the City Council: Intro 606. Refresh yourself on our coverage of the contentious public hearing that took place at the Council on Wednesday, and check out this testimony from Alex Duncan, who I think did a great job of threading the needle on a complex issue.

Dive into the news as you ride safely into your weekend.

– Emily

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  • NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 16, 2026
    The top cop’s decision came even though the NYPD’s patrol guide prohibits both excessive force and bars officers from parking on the sidewalk.
  • A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig
    by Dave Colon
    September 16, 2026
    The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
  • Opinion: NYC’s Curbside Bus Stops Treat Passengers Like Dirt
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines: The Streetsblog Effect
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    The mayor faces heat from Streetsblog-reading reporters. Plus other news.
  • UPDATE: Mayor Mamdani Offers Bold ‘Vision Zero Reimagined’ But Details Are Few (And NYPD Reveals Its Priority: Bikes)
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 15, 2026
    The administration offers a 104-page vision statement that’s a bit hazy on the specifics.
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