The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Today’s top story is by bulldog law enforcement reporter Sammy Sussman, chewing into longstanding complaints about the selfish and disrespectful way that cops in one Bronx precinct treat their neighbors.

Also on the list today is an update on the Parks Department’s second straight year of failure to open the Red Hook Pool.

And in non-debacle stories, a new report shows yet another way that congestion pricing is working.

Also, scroll down for some stories that broke during the day Monday that you might have missed.

MTA Chair Open To New Fare Structure Ahead Of 2027 Fare Hike
MTA Chair Open To New Fare Structure Ahead Of 2027 Fare Hike
By Dave Colon
September 23, 2026
“When you make it easier for people to ride, they’re going to ride,” one advocate said.
DOT Eyes Bike Lane On That Viaduct Around Grand Central Terminal
DOT Eyes Bike Lane On That Viaduct Around Grand Central Terminal
By Kevin Duggan
September 23, 2026
Advocates called it a “no-brainer.”
Opinion: The Toughest Choice Was The Only Choice On The BQE
Opinion: The Toughest Choice Was The Only Choice On The BQE
By Mike Flynn
September 23, 2026
People have lots of opinions about what should happen to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, but the only opinion that will end up mattering is the one belonging to the Transportation commissioner. So here it is.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Delivery Worker Victory Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Delivery Worker Victory Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
September 23, 2026
DoorDash finally pays the piper (Streetsblog gets action). Plus other news.
A Better Busway Is Coming To Livingston Street In Downtown Brooklyn
A Better Busway Is Coming To Livingston Street In Downtown Brooklyn
By Dave Colon
September 22, 2026
The Mamdani administration will extend the Livingston Street busway west of its current terminal at Smith Street, freeing an existing bus lane from a morass of placard abuse.
Roundup: Local New York Jurisdictions Target the Wrong ‘E-Bikes’ as Market Outpaces State Law
Roundup: Local New York Jurisdictions Target the Wrong ‘E-Bikes’ as Market Outpaces State Law
By Austin C. Jefferson
September 22, 2026
Local lawmakers in New York state are all over the map when it comes to addressing unsafe and illegal e-motos in their communities.
Tuesday’s Headlines: The President Was At Gracie Mansion Edition
Tuesday’s Headlines: The President Was At Gracie Mansion Edition
By Gersh Kuntzman
September 22, 2026
President Trump at Gracie Mansion (he’s not moving in … yet). Plus other news.
City Exempted Truck in Fatal Crash from Life-Saving Safety Component
City Exempted Truck in Fatal Crash from Life-Saving Safety Component
By Sophia Lebowitz
September 21, 2026
And about half of trade waste trucks in the city have been exempted because “the design or operation of the vehicle” makes it too challenging to install the after-market safety feature. Huh?
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