David Meyer
Born and raised in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, David fell in love with journalism as a kid accompanying his reporter dad on stories while school was out. A reporter at Streetsblog from 2015 to 2019, David returned as Streetsblog Deputy Editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post. A graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and the University of Maryland, he lives in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Recent Posts
New York’s Amazon Deal Has Little For Miserable Queens Commuters
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Transit is not going to get appreciably better under this sweetheart deal with Amazon.
Uber: NYC Needs 100,000 to 200,000 E-Bikes
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Should the city let Uber do what it always does — dump its product everywhere and let consumers sort it all out?
Joe Lhota’s Resignation from the MTA: What You Need to Know
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Lhota's departure means real leadership is around the corner. Hopefully.
Fourth Avenue Protected Bike Lane is Very Delayed
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DOT has significantly scaled back the number of blocks of protected bike lanes it plans to install on Fourth Avenue this year.
Unlicensed Hit-and-Run Driver Charged for Killing 90-Year-Old in Queens
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Police took immediate action — a stark contrast to the NYPD approach to multiple recent fatal collisions.
Transit Was the Key to Amazon’s Choice of Long Island City
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The booming neighborhood is already facing challenges bringing its transportation infrastructure up to speed. Here's what you need to know.
Jumaane Williams Apologizes for His 18 Speeding Tickets
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The frontrunner in next year's likely Public Advocate special election says he sees the summonses as a "call to action" to slow down.
Cuomo: Marty Golden and ‘Trump’s Agenda’ Failed New York on Speed Cameras
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Republican State Senator Marty Golden is too busy carrying President Trump's water to care about the "life and death" of his constituents, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
‘Death Trap’ for Upper Manhattan as DOT Refuses to Install Long-Sought Protected Bike Lane
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The residents wanted a protected bike lane on W. 110th St. The city didn't listen.
Term Limits Could Save Community Boards — And Make Them Live Up To Their First Name
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Here's a story that should encourage you to vote "Yes" for community board term limits.
Mayor Reiterates Commitment to Queens Blvd. Safety Fixes Despite Delays
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"We obviously are committed to Queens Boulevard," de Blasio tells reporters.
DOT Chooses More Congestion on Kenmare to Appease NIMBYs
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Once again, the agency doesn't listen to its own experts.