The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
We have a big story today — news of yet another bike lane project killed as the Adams administration sputters to an ignominious conclusion — as well as the launch of our annual end-of-year Streetsies Awards.
Today, we launch a week’s worth of year-in-review copy with your chance to vote for the “Advocate(s) of the Year.” Polls are open until Dec. 24 at 11:59 p.m. Vote early (and often?).
Also, this year’s Car Free Carolers album, “Christmas in New York City!” is now up on Spotify. We know you’ll cherish it this and every holiday season.
Also, don’t miss some news that we posted after close of business on Friday. It’s all in today’s jam-packed newsletter!
Here’s how two adjoining neighborhoods — Sunset Park and Bay Ridge — ended up looking so different on the Department of Transportation’s new truck map.
The small expansion of e-car charging stations is a small down payment on the city’s larger plan to permanently allocate more public space for the automobile.
The mayor’s new daylighting commitment falls short of his campaign trail promise to implement the safety measure citywide.
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.
The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.
The mayor faces heat from Streetsblog-reading reporters. Plus other news.
The administration offers a 104-page vision statement that’s a bit hazy on the specifics.
Here’s how two adjoining neighborhoods — Sunset Park and Bay Ridge — ended up looking so different on the Department of Transportation’s new truck map.
The small expansion of e-car charging stations is a small down payment on the city’s larger plan to permanently allocate more public space for the automobile.
Paul Vogel, a prolific advocate for livable streets who posted under the handle @D00RZ0NE, has died. Plus more news.
