The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

President Trump’s dream of an “official language” came out of an NYPD officers mouth as he arrested a cyclist in Central Park. Hear the video in today’s headlines.

And don’t miss the launch of our weekly “Car Harms” series, which should be required reading at the U.S. DOT, which seems to think cars are just fine.

And we reach the end of the substantive questions in our seven-part mayoral candidate questionnaire. Today’s topic: Outdoor dining and open streets.

  • Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates
    by Kevin Duggan
    October 16, 2026
    Trashy corruption was on full display by these Sanitation cops.
  • Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge
    by Kevin Duggan
    October 16, 2026
    The change will finally provide 24/7 biking and walking access to the George Washington Bridge — sort of.
  • Zone Of Interest: Upper East Side Doormen Use The Do-It-Yourself Approach To Safety
    by Sam Brule
    October 16, 2026
    Streetsblog found dozens of makeshift “no-parking” zones created by local building managers to make room for deliveries.
  • Komanoff: Rep. Lawler Calls Congestion Pricing ‘A Cash Grab,’ But Shrugs at Runaway Gas Prices
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    October 16, 2026
    The suburban member of Congress keeps complaining about a simple toll, but doesn’t mind the gas price hike from President Trump’s war in Iran.
  • Friday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Paid for That Edition
    by David Meyer
    October 16, 2026
    Thursday was congestion pricing day for Gov. Hochul. Plus more news.
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