The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
There’s a lot going on on this day before July 4th weekend, especially when we missed sending out yesterday’s newsletter. So it’s time to grab your cup of coffee and dig into the news from the past two days.
Why don’t you start it off with this video of DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez answering a question from Streetsblog’s own Sophia Lebowitz about his celebration of safety wins from design projects while the mayoral administration he works for continues to fight in court to rip one of them out…
Congressional negotiations over America’s next big transportation law hit some speed bumps this summer — but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done.
It’s a mystery for sure — but don’t expect any actual officials to care enough to solve it for you. We tried.
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.
It might sound crazy — but is it crazy enough to work, even as governments take aim at steep transit cuts?
Streetsblog would love to hear more from the Lyft-owned bike share. Plus other news.
This year’s shortfall again underscores the Collision Investigation Squad’s limited safety role compared to peer cities such as Chicago.
Congressional negotiations over America’s next big transportation law hit some speed bumps this summer — but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done.
Our lives are defined by cars, even if we neither own nor drive them. Plus other news.
“When you make it easier for people to ride, they’re going to ride,” one advocate said.
