The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Earlier this year, the city Department of Transportation put out a flawed report on daylighting — so flawed that its flaws were, in fact, cited as flaws in the flawed report! — so we were obviously excited to cover a new report, this time from the City Council, that corrects the record on this well-known safety feature.
In addition, we have an exclusive post from former DOT Commissioner “Hammerin'” Hank Gutman offering advice for Mayor-Elect Mamdani on what kind of person he should pick for the most-important job in town.
And newcomer J.K. Trotter offers his take on Elise Stefanik’s transit-snubbing run for governor.
Plus make sure to scroll down for lots more coverage you might have missed last week.
Just one hour before the kickoff for the 2026 World Cup, the Mamdani administration finally released the full list of more than 100 free watch parties to celebrate the world’s game in all five boroughs.
A celebration with a history rooted in pushing back on police abuse won’t be subject to it this year.
The city is moving full speed ahead on truck routes as safety redesigns remain a distant dream.
Transit riders deserve better than the subpar shuttle bus service the MTA provides to fill the gap during recurring G train disruptions.
It is difficult to go to a sportball game in the United States compared to Europe, so let City Nerd Ray Delahanty explain it all to you.
Should students, kids and seniors get Citi Bike discounts? Plus other news.
Just one hour before the kickoff for the 2026 World Cup, the Mamdani administration finally released the full list of more than 100 free watch parties to celebrate the world’s game in all five boroughs.
Most of the contenders agree: Bike lanes are beneficial.
