The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Our top story today is an exclusive: The mayor’s charter commission panel is going to proposed letting voters approve measures that would streamline street safety projects as well as outdoor dining.
Kevin Duggan has the scoop.
We also have our World Cup roundup. The monthlong football fest not only showcased the beautiful game, but allowed our city to put its best foot forward. Double-Duty Duggan has that story, too.
Plus we have a look at President Trump’s Big Brother approach to road safety. And even an upstate report from Austin C. Jefferson.
If Summer Streets’ new security measures are here to stay, the city should replace NYPD vehicles with physical barriers, cut police staffing costs and use the investment to make the event last all weekend.