The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

It happened overnight, so we’ll have more later, but Mayor Adams has abandoned the Democratic primary in June to run as an independent in November. So he’s not really running for office … he’s walking.

In other words, say hello to Mayor-elect Cuomo.

Beyond that, we have all the news you need below:

  • Revealed! Trump’s Penn Station Contract Would Have Handcuffed MTA On Lease — And Let Duffy Say Whatever He Wants
    by Dave Colon
    September 25, 2026
    The deal really was as bad as Janno Lieber said it was.
  • Corruption In Plain Sight: Why Does This New Jersey Resident Have A New York Judge’s Placard?
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 25, 2026
    It’s a mystery for sure — but don’t expect any actual officials to care enough to solve it for you. We tried.
  • Friday Video: DOT Makes Two Bike Lanes Even Safer
    by Sam Brule
    September 25, 2026
    Take a ride with the great Clarence Eckerson Jr. (did we mention that he has an award from the UN?) as he surveys a major improvement in Queens.
  • The Mamdani Effect: What Would It Take to Get ‘Fast and Free’ Buses Nationwide?
    by The Editorial Team
    September 25, 2026
    It might sound crazy — but is it crazy enough to work, even as governments take aim at steep transit cuts?
  • Friday’s Headlines: Silence = Citi Bike Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 25, 2026
    Streetsblog would love to hear more from the Lyft-owned bike share. Plus other news.
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