The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Sure, there’s lots of depressing news out there (below), but our Summer Specialist Yoshi Omi-Jarrett spotted one of those unicorns of urban transportation — a Japanese Kei truck — in the wild! (Kids have such good eyes!).

  • NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally
    by Sammy Sussman
    September 16, 2026
    The top cop’s decision came even though the NYPD’s patrol guide prohibits both excessive force and bars officers from parking on the sidewalk.
  • A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig
    by Dave Colon
    September 16, 2026
    The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
  • Opinion: NYC’s Curbside Bus Stops Treat Passengers Like Dirt
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines: The Streetsblog Effect
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 16, 2026
    The mayor faces heat from Streetsblog-reading reporters. Plus other news.
  • UPDATE: Mayor Mamdani Offers Bold ‘Vision Zero Reimagined’ But Details Are Few (And NYPD Reveals Its Priority: Bikes)
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 15, 2026
    The administration offers a 104-page vision statement that’s a bit hazy on the specifics.
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