The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
We know our readers are already front line troops in the so-called “war on cars,” but join us as we present an except from Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear and Aaron Naparstek’s new book, “Life After Cars.”
In addition, check out today’s headlines. And also don’t miss Dave Colon’s story about Gov. Hochul’s decision to stop wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on yet another highway expansion.
Pedestrianizing FiDi, or making it a “Low-Traffic Neighborhood,” would be a model for the world, says the area’s Council member.
The Council leader is not buying the city’s excuses for paring back the crucial upgrades.
There is a lot of sadness to go around. Plus the news.
“This will be the embodiment of the dream to have more transit-oriented development,” the governor said.
Cops said a “person of interest” was taken into custody.
Becoming a dad inspired Greenpointer Chris Roberti to push for street changes to make the area around his home and his kids’ school safer, he writes.
Public school kids are heading back to school today. Here’s a perspective on road safety from one of them.
