The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Let’s end the week by again reminding Mayor Mamdani that bus speed promises are one thing, but delivering is another. Today, we lead our newsletter with an op-ed from Queens resident Pedro Rodriguez demanding better bus service in the World’s Borough.

And don’t miss Sophia Lebowitz’s feature on people who clean streets that car drivers leave a mess.

Plus today’s headlines and other exciting features. We’re killing it right now.

Have a great weekend.

Mamdani BQE Plan Teases Brooklyn Third Av. Redesign Stalled by Adams
Mamdani BQE Plan Teases Brooklyn Third Av. Redesign Stalled by Adams
By Kevin Duggan
August 26, 2026
Mamdani will pursue “a traffic safety redesign of Third Avenue in Sunset Park,” officials said.
A Helmet Won’t Save Mayor Mamdani From a Crash
A Helmet Won’t Save Mayor Mamdani From a Crash
By Kevin Duggan
August 26, 2026
Bike helmet campaigns turn a collective problem into an individual one.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Melon Time Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Melon Time Edition
By David Meyer
August 26, 2026
The return of the U.S. Open is bad news for Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Plus the news.
Mamdani’s BQE Plan Doubles Down on the Failures of the Past
Mamdani’s BQE Plan Doubles Down on the Failures of the Past
By Kevin Duggan
August 25, 2026
The mayor’s $4-billion plan would effectively lock in the car and truck conveyor for generations, critics charged.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Doubly Disappointed Edition
Tuesday’s Headlines: Doubly Disappointed Edition
By David Meyer
August 25, 2026
The Mamdani-O-Meter isn’t dead, it’s just very disappointed. Plus the news.
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