The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
Our top story today: Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York office did some DIY city planning — erasing a crucial bike lane on 10th Avenue.
We also have an op-ed by a triumvirate of titans championing the Flatbush Avenue bus lane project: DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, Riders Alliance ED Betsy Plum and TransAlt ED Ben Furnas. That’s a must read.
And finally, don’t miss tonight’s “Not in My Backyard!” live show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Why? Because Streetsblog Editor Gersh Kuntzman is one of the stars! The fun starts at 7 p.m. at the UCB Theater on E. 14th Street. For information and tickets (cheap!), click here.
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.
The urbanist journalist doesn’t think QueensWay will prevent the city and state from installing rail in the future.
Intercity bus companies already pay to use city curbs. A modest increase could help give passengers a better place to wait.
The mayor faces heat from Streetsblog-reading reporters. Plus other news.
The administration offers a 104-page vision statement that’s a bit hazy on the specifics.
