The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Our top story today: Proof that when you prevent cars from exceeding the speed limit, good things happen. That’s Kevin Duggan’s take on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ speed-governor program slowly rolling out in the city fleet.

So if you’re anywhere near Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, please let him know!

We have a lot more news in today’s mailing, so let’s just get to it:

Tree-Mendous: City Officials Must Do More To Create Shady Conditions As Temps Soar
Tree-Mendous: City Officials Must Do More To Create Shady Conditions As Temps Soar
By Sam Bloch
June 18, 2026
New York City needs to prepare for the next hot day, not just the next storm.
Thursday’s Headlines: Nothing But Knicks Edition
Thursday’s Headlines: Nothing But Knicks Edition
By David Meyer
June 18, 2026
We were cheering “Tow New York, tow New York, tow!” as Lower Manhattan went car-free for the Knicks ticker-tape parade. Plus the news.
The Dream: NYPD Says It Will Tow Away Every Car South of Canal at 7 PM Tonight For Knicks Parade
The Dream: NYPD Says It Will Tow Away Every Car South of Canal at 7 PM Tonight For Knicks Parade
By Streetsblog
June 17, 2026
According to the NYPD, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, towing crews will remove any car that is parked south of Canal Street.
‘Pay-to-Play’ Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer Wants to Kill Citizen Idling Enforcement That Protects NYC Air
‘Pay-to-Play’ Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer Wants to Kill Citizen Idling Enforcement That Protects NYC Air
By David Meyer
June 17, 2026
A longtime foe of congestion pricing has found another clean-air fix to hate. Oh, and he takes donations from bus companies.
City Budget Needs $20M For School Streets: Advocates
City Budget Needs $20M For School Streets: Advocates
By Dave Colon
June 17, 2026
Advocates are pushing the mayor to make good on his campaign promise to fund and create universal open streets in front of schools.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Blocked Party Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Blocked Party Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
June 17, 2026
The NYPD Big Brother approach to public space is excessive. Plus other news.
Citi E-Bikes 10X Costlier Than Other Cities, So Price Should Be Capped At $3: Advocates
Citi E-Bikes 10X Costlier Than Other Cities, So Price Should Be Capped At $3: Advocates
By Kevin Duggan
June 16, 2026
Will Mamdani cap soaring Citi Bike costs?
Please, Sir: Midtown Residents Want More Car-Free Space On Park Ave. Than DOT Is Offering
Please, Sir: Midtown Residents Want More Car-Free Space On Park Ave. Than DOT Is Offering
By Sophia Lebowitz
June 16, 2026
Manhattan residents want the DOT to go even further to reimagine Park Avenue for people, not cars.
Lucky 13? Darializa Avila Chevalier Answers Questions That Rep. Adriano Espaillat Won’t
Lucky 13? Darializa Avila Chevalier Answers Questions That Rep. Adriano Espaillat Won’t
By Streetsblog
June 16, 2026
We sent out a questionnaire. Rep. Adriano Espaillat did not respond. But his Democratic Socialist opponent did.
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