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
Who Replaced the Council’s Transportation Committee with Pro-Car Zombies?
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This key city panel has lost its way.
Say Goodbye to the E-Bike Red-Light-of-Death
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Different light combinations will help users know what's wrong — and what's not.
NYPD: Sorry, We’re Too Busy Dealing with Bombs to Protect You From Killer Drivers
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We've just learned the truth: Police don't have time to protect pedestrians when there's "real" police work to do.
Hike in NYPD Bus Lane Enforcement Barely Makes a Dent for Riders
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Through September, the NYPD issued three times the number of moving violations than 2017 — but bus speeds remain the same.
City ‘Safety’ Forum for Rogue Private Carters Was a Total Joke
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The "dog and pony shows" continue.
DOT Plans Small ‘Big Jump’ into Bike Lane Expansion in Queens
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But new routes proposed for Elmhurst, Corona, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights fall short of their supersized name.
Bill to Keep Cyclists Safe Near Construction Sites Lacks $ufficient Mu$cle
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The bill by CM Carlina Rivera offers no new fines for construction companies that endanger cyclists.
Second Avenue Bike Lane Gap Won’t Be Filled This Year
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More danger for cyclists as Mayor de Blasio again hits the snooze button.
OUTRAGE! DOT Delays Life-Saving Amsterdam Avenue Redesign in Fight With NIMBYs
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The leadership of Community Board 9 continues to block a basic street redesign.
What Does It Mean for Bike Advocacy When Big Business Hires the Advocates?
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It's either game-changing...or greenwashing.
No Funding or Timeline To Close Gaps on 28 Blocks of the East River Greenway
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So why was the de Blasio administration crowing?
Three Drivers Have Gotten Away With Murder on Northern Boulevard This Year
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The good news is that the DOT is committed to making street-safety improvements.