The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

If you’re reading this on Tuesday morning, you’re probably still dealing with the mess of Sunday’s storm. Now, some inconvenience is to be expected, but if Streetsblog stands for anything, it stands for pedestrians — and, frankly, Monday was a shitshow for people on foot or in wheelchairs.

And that’s not right in the greatest walkable city in North America. So we expect more news as Mayor Mamdani faces questions from the press this morning.

But today’s newsletter isn’t only about the snow. We also have great stories from Kevin Duggan, John Surico and Brent Shearer.

  • Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge
    by Kevin Duggan
    October 16, 2026
    The change will finally provide 24/7 biking and walking access to the George Washington Bridge — sort of.
  • Zone Of Interest: Upper East Side Doormen Use The Do-It-Yourself Approach To Safety
    by Sam Brule
    October 16, 2026
    Streetsblog found dozens of makeshift “no-parking” zones created by local building managers to make room for deliveries.
  • Komanoff: Rep. Lawler Calls Congestion Pricing ‘A Cash Grab,’ But Shrugs at Runaway Gas Prices
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    October 16, 2026
    The suburban member of Congress keeps complaining about a simple toll, but doesn’t mind the gas price hike that stem from President Trump’s war in Iran.
  • Friday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Paid for That Edition
    by David Meyer
    October 16, 2026
    Thursday was congestion pricing day for Gov. Hochul. Plus more news.
  • Lose-Lose? Bay Ridge Pol Celebrates More Parking, Less Housing
    by Sophia Lebowitz
    October 15, 2026
    Council Member Kayla Santosuosso bragged about securing “major benefits”: fewer units, more parking. Huh?
  • Thursday’s Headlines: Bike Lane Fix Edition
    by David Meyer
    October 15, 2026
    Grace Church School taketh the bike lane, and Grace Church School giveth the bike lane back.
  • Demolition Derby: Cops Crash Their Squad Cars In A High-Speed Chase … In A Park!
    by Sammy Sussman
    October 14, 2026
    Two cops crashes their cars into each other in Flushing Meadows Park. We have the story.
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