The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Mark our words: Kevin Duggan’s story today about how the Parks Department closed out scores of street tree requests on Earth Day is so good that you’ll see a ripoff version in the Times by week’s end.
But that’s not all we have for you today, friends. Check out Sophie Lebowitz’s interview with Council Member Yusef Salaam about his support for the state’s “speed governor” bill.
“Better street design” is not “some kind of mystery,” says best friend of cyclist Dmytro Stechenko, who was killed in head-on collision with an illegal stand up scooter rider in the May 28 crash.
“Better street design” is not “some kind of mystery,” says best friend of cyclist Dmytro Stechenko, who was killed in head-on collision with an illegal stand up scooter rider in the May 28 crash.
In Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon will install 100 quick-build safety measures, giving a new meaning to the term, “Safety first.”
Mayor Mamdani’s budget baselines $6.4 million per year through 2030 for Open Streets.
A great day for a long-suffering city (though a bad day for some buses). Plus other news.
A celebration with a history rooted in pushing back on police abuse won’t be subject to it this year.
The city is moving full speed ahead on truck routes as safety redesigns remain a distant dream.
