The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Cyclists are losing the culture war, the political war and the policy war, so what better way to fight back than a nice, leisurely “critical mass” ride from Union Square to City Hall tonight at 6 p.m. — stopping at every single light.
Details are provided by David Meyer in today’s headlines.
Meanwhile, read all our stories below that are driving the outrage. And enjoy the weekend.
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.
“This is the busiest bus route in the entire United States,” one community board member explained.
State lawmakers want to close a loophole that puts illegal, fast e-motos on the streets and in city bike lanes.
Milling and repaving season make riding a bike in the city more stressful and more dangerous. Plus the news.
The mayor’s new daylighting commitment falls short of his campaign trail promise to implement the safety measure citywide.
