The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Wow, we don’t reset our Mamdani-O-Meter very often, but Sophia Lebowitz’s story about Hizzoner’s failure to make Bedford Avenue safe is a mega disappointment.

Also in today’s newsletter, Dave Colon goes deep on the latest news about Penn Station.

Plus headlines and one or two stories you missed last week.

Eyes In The Park: DOT’s Redesign Of Central Park’s Drives Fell Way Short Of Promises
Eyes In The Park: DOT’s Redesign Of Central Park’s Drives Fell Way Short Of Promises
By Sophia Lebowitz
October 19, 2026
The city had a chance to make Central Park less chaotic after banning cars, but only implemented half-measures.
Eyes On The Street: Central Park is Long Overdue for Protected Bike Lanes Around Its Perimeter
Eyes On The Street: Central Park is Long Overdue for Protected Bike Lanes Around Its Perimeter
By Dave Colon
October 19, 2026
Unlike Prospect Park, Central Park still lacks protected bike lanes on most of its perimeter roads.
Cycle of Rage: Mamdani Administration Playing Games With Road Violence Stats
Cycle of Rage: Mamdani Administration Playing Games With Road Violence Stats
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 19, 2026
The keepers of the city’s Open Data have not updated the crash stats in more than four months, causing public officials to understate the extent of the road safety crisis.
Monday’s Headlines: Focus On Central Park Edition
Monday’s Headlines: Focus On Central Park Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
October 19, 2026
Get ready for Streetsblog’s full-team coverage. Plus other news.
Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates
Garbage Cops Parked Cars in Bus Lane With Covered Plates
By Kevin Duggan
October 16, 2026
Trashy corruption was on full display by these Sanitation cops.
Cyclists and Pedestrians Finally Get Their Own Paths on the George Washington Bridge
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.
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