The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.
We all know that corporations and special interests throw their weight around, but the battle over Gov. Hochul’s attempt to lower auto insurance rates by making it harder for victims of road violence to get proper compensation is being propped up with $8 million in Uber cash — spent so far this year on media campaigns specific to this issue.
Yes, the trial lawyers have owned Albany for a long time, but they’ve only spent five figures so far this year — across the board, not just on insurance.
It’s asymmetrical warfare — and, of course, Pulitzer 2027 nominee Kevin Duggan is on the case. Read his story below for more.
In their latest video, the current and former NYC public school students of the Joint Transit Association have some concerns about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to rebuild the BQE.
The city cut the days drivers in a small sliver of Brooklyn had to move their cars for street cleaning — and they still broke the rules!
We want our kids off their phones and reading books in the library. Too bad drivers don’t give a shit. A rant from Streetsblog Editor Gersh Kuntzman.
In their latest video, the current and former NYC public school students of the Joint Transit Association have some concerns about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to rebuild the BQE.
Streetsblog’s longtime editor will take on new challenges. And so will his successor.
Pay no attention to Mayor Mamdani’s failure on Bedford Avenue. Plus other news.
Citi Bike’s private operator Lyft has amassed considerable leverage over the city, experts warned.
