Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.
Ben Fried
Recent Posts
Street Cheats: Who Needs a Placard When You’ve Got Law Enforcement Swag?
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You can park illegally and police will turn a blind eye if you show them just about anything that implies proximity to law enforcement.
Confirmed: The DMV and NYPD Are Cheating Cyclists Again
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The Department of Motor Vehicles just can't seem to stop itself from tacking on erroneous $88 fines to cyclists who receive a traffic ticket.
It’s Not an Uber Cap — It’s a Course Correction for an Industry That’s Dangerously Out of Whack
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The City Council is on the verge of passing bills that will help workers in the for-hire car industry and cut down on excess traffic.
New Citi Bikes With Bigger Baskets Hit the Streets Today
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If you've ever given up trying to secure a change of clothes, a bag of groceries, or other cargo in a Citi Bike basket, relief is in sight.
Anatomy of a Busted Bus Lane
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No bus drivers could use the new Fulton Street bus lane during a recent afternoon spot check -- there were too many cars in the way.
It’s Time to Stop Tinkering With Bike-Share and Go Big
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Mayor de Blasio can say bike-share is available in all five boroughs, but he still can’t stake a claim to expanding bike-share as a real transportation option.
Eyes on the Street: Day Seven Without Speed Cameras
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This was the scene on West 89th Street by PS 166 yesterday afternoon, where the driver of this Mazda amassed enough speed to flip it on its side.
Give a Warm Welcome to Gersh Kuntzman — Our New Editor-in-Chief
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Gersh knows his way around a New York City newsroom.
Uber and Lyft Are Overwhelming Urban Streets, and Cities Need to Act Fast
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Contrary to the story Uber, Lyft, and their peers like to tell, ride-hailing services are not reducing traffic in American cities. Nor will they, even if they meet their goals for converting solo passenger trips to shared rides, according to new research from transportation analyst Bruce Schaller.
Seven Reckless, Placard Abusing Drivers Who Can Speed With Impunity Starting Wednesday
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While the presence of speed cameras literally saves lives, the absence of speed cameras will save some police officers money.
Marty Golden’s Word on Speed Cams Has Been Good for Nothing
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So much for Marty Golden using his pull to get a vote on the speed camera bill in the State Senate.
Corey Johnson to DOT: Mixing Zones and Painted Pedestrian Islands Aren’t Good Enough for 10th Avenue
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In addition to his letter to DOT, Johnson could support more robust street redesigns by pushing to increase DOT's budget for them.