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Dave Colon

Email Dave Colon at dcolon@streetsblog.org

Recent Posts

Scott Stringer think the New York City summer could use more of this.

Stringer Summer Plan: Expanded Open Streets and More Open Fire Hydrants

By Dave Colon | Apr 8, 2021 | No Comments
Comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer wants city funding for open streets and more splashing around in front of fire hydrants — the latest plank of his platform to give every New Yorker a summer to remember.
The new rendering for the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane. Photo: DOT

Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Won’t Be Built Until September at the Earliest

By Dave Colon | Apr 7, 2021 | No Comments
It's a summer bummer.
Beryl founder Emily Brooke on one of her company's rentable bikes, the kind of bike that will no longer debut on Staten Island.

CROCK ON THE ROCK: Beryl Bails On Staten Island Bike Share, Citing COVID

By Dave Colon | Apr 6, 2021 | No Comments
Like they did in the late 18th century, the British have fled New York City in disgrace without accomplishing any of their stated goals.
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang pn Vanderbilt Ave. on Saturday.

Yang Calls For Permanent Open Streets Program With City Funding

By Dave Colon | Apr 4, 2021 | No Comments
The mayoral candidate said he would direct city funding to a permanent open streets program, a priority for open streets volunteers who need help to keep the popular program humming.

It’s Illegal To Smoke A Joint And Ride Your Bike, But Not THAT Illegal

By Dave Colon | Apr 2, 2021 | No Comments
It's a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony, a lawyer tells Streetsblog. This is public service journalism at its best.
Congestion pricing: an idea whose time is here.

This Is Happening: Feds Let MTA Do Simpler Environmental Review of Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | Mar 30, 2021 | No Comments
The Era of No Malarkey has come to New York public transportation.
The City Council won't be changing very much in 2018. Photo: Momos/Wikimedia Commons

The Best And Worst Answers At The Mayoral Transportation Forum (AKA the Transit Nerd Super Bowl)

By Dave Colon and Julianne Cuba | Mar 26, 2021 | No Comments
So who did best at the “transportation forum”? Here’s our analysis.
Citi Bike will cost more next year.

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Would Allow Public To Weigh In on Citi Bike Fare Hikes

By Dave Colon | Mar 25, 2021 | No Comments
Council Member Carlina Rivera proposes to require oversight amid bike-share boom.
Several of the candidates for the 15th Council District special election in The Bronx (from left): Elisa Crespo, Latchmi Gopal and John Sanchez.

DECISION 2021 — THE BRONX: Meet the Council Candidates for the Bronx District 15…

By Dave Colon | Mar 22, 2021 | No Comments
It's all about the bus in a Bronx district that includes Allerton, Bathgate, Bedford Park, Belmont, East Tremont, Fordham, Mount Hope, Olinville, Van Nest, and West Farms.
Candidates for Tuesday's District 11 special election include (from left) Eric Dinowitz, Jessica Haller and Mino Lora.

... And for District 11

By Dave Colon | Mar 22, 2021 | No Comments
Jessica Haller has the StreetsPAC endorsement. Eric Dinowitz, another top competitor, revealed through some of his comments why he did not. But let's let the candidates speak for themelsves!
Yes...Ha Ha Ha...Yes!

THIS JUST IN: West 181st Street Busway To Start On April 26

By Dave Colon | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments
Sweet relief is coming to Washington Heights bus riders this year.
The Depot Place bridge in the Bronx, which needs a people-friendly makeover. Photo: Michael Kaess

Why is State DOT Prioritizing Parking For Cops Over Park Access for Bronxites?

By Dave Colon | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments
Activists have at least forced the state to take a second look.
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