The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Welcome back from the long weekend. We’ve got some good news coming your way this morning, as data from the first three months of congestion pricing shows that air pollution isn’t up in the Bronx or on Staten Island.

And if you’re still on vacation, we’ve got you covered, too: Check out our roundup of all of Zohran Mamdani’s answers to our mayoral candidate questionnaire. Just think of it as some light civics beach reading.

Now, onto the rest of the news…

  • Corruption In Plain Sight: Why Does This New Jersey Resident Have A New York Judge’s Placard?
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 25, 2026
    It’s a mystery for sure — but don’t expect any actual officials to care enough to solve it for you. We tried.
  • Friday Video: DOT Makes Two Bike Lanes Even Safer
    by Sam Brule
    September 25, 2026
    Take a ride with the great Clarence Eckerson Jr. (did we mention that he has an award from the UN?) as he surveys a major improvement in Queens.
  • The Mamdani Effect: What Would It Take to Get ‘Fast and Free’ Buses Nationwide?
    by The Editorial Team
    September 25, 2026
    It might sound crazy — but is it crazy enough to work, even as governments take aim at steep transit cuts?
  • Friday’s Headlines: Silence = Citi Bike Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 25, 2026
    Streetsblog would love to hear more from the Lyft-owned bike share. Plus other news.
  • Analyze This: NYPD’s Elite Crash Unit Is Investigating Fewer Collisions
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 24, 2026
    This year’s shortfall again underscores the Collision Investigation Squad’s limited safety role compared to peer cities such as Chicago.
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