The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Before you move onto today’s news, a bunch of stories got posted after yesterday’s newsletter went out, so definitely scroll down to learn, for example, about how Mayor Adams’s Chief Business Diversity Officer has been retained by Mayor-elect Mamdani … despite a long history of blocking bus lanes with his car.
Of today’s stories, one highlight is Kevin Duggan’s look at how the Parks Department will soon allow deadly cars back into Forest Park.
And don’t miss today’s headlines, with a rare tribute to Council Member Bob Holden as he leaves office.
Our op-ed writer believes that pro-cycling forces and anti-e-bike advocates can be allies on some basic safety measures.
Streetsblog runs down and corrects five street safety myths heard this week on the community board circuit.
Nassau County will be voiceless on the MTA board after the state Senate decided it was tired of David Mack’s act.
The one-off legislative tweak will let the MTA keep its tunnel boring machine underground between subway expansion phases.
Across the globe, bike lanes are at the center of the culture war. Let’s take a breath and take stock.
It’s not even We Outside Summer yet, but New Yorkers know where to celebrate. Plus other news.
