The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog NYC.

Our top story today from award-winning reporter Sophia Lebowitz is about yet another delivery company that shortchanges workers out of their hard-won minimum pay. Paying workers too little makes streets less safe, because it encourages workers to rush and take shortcuts that can lead to injuries.

We also have some must-read national coverage, and today’s headlines.

Stay dry this week.

Mamdani BQE Plan Teases Brooklyn Third Av. Redesign Stalled by Adams
Mamdani BQE Plan Teases Brooklyn Third Av. Redesign Stalled by Adams
By Kevin Duggan
August 26, 2026
Mamdani will pursue “a traffic safety redesign of Third Avenue in Sunset Park,” officials said.
A Helmet Won’t Save Mayor Mamdani From a Car Crash
A Helmet Won’t Save Mayor Mamdani From a Car Crash
By Kevin Duggan
August 26, 2026
Bike helmet campaigns turn a collective problem into an individual one.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Melon Time Edition
Wednesday’s Headlines: Melon Time Edition
By David Meyer
August 26, 2026
The return of the U.S. Open is bad news for Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Plus the news.
Mamdani’s BQE Plan Doubles Down on the Failures of the Past
Mamdani’s BQE Plan Doubles Down on the Failures of the Past
By Kevin Duggan
August 25, 2026
The mayor’s $4-billion plan would effectively lock in the car and truck conveyor for generations, critics charged.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Doubly Disappointed Edition
Tuesday’s Headlines: Doubly Disappointed Edition
By David Meyer
August 25, 2026
The Mamdani-O-Meter isn’t dead, it’s just very disappointed. Plus the news.
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