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
DOT Does Not Back Brad Lander’s Plan to Impound Vehicles With More Than Four Camera Violations
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The city says it supports more penalties for reckless drivers, but blames "operational" issues for why it can't get their cars off the road.
Supposedly Cash-Strapped MTA Halts Expansion of Select Bus Service
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It's another battle between the state and the city, with the MTA temporarily suspending new SBS routes.
New Yorkers Will Vote on Community Board Term Limits This November
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Under the Charter Revision Commission's proposal, community board members would lose their spots after four consecutive two-year terms -- but could be reappointed after a two-year hiatus.
Hit-and-Run Driver Rams Child Riding Bike Near Queens Schools
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The victim, an 11-year-old boy, was hospitalized in stable condition. The crash occurred in an area that could have been covered by speed cameras, had Senate Republicans not killed the program.
Helen Rosenthal Calls for Two-Way Protected Bike Lane on Central Park West
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Rosenthal said a crash like the one that killed Madison Lyden "should never happen again.” Her support for a Central Park West bikeway should empower DOT to act swiftly.
Wednesday: City Council Hearing on How to Hold Dangerous Drivers Accountable in the Absence of Speed Cameras
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With speed cameras no longer issuing tickets, it’s unclear what will become of legislation to take cars away from habitual speeders.
How the MTA Plans to Harness New Technology to Eliminate Bus Bunching
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The MTA is putting serious resources into combatting uneven bus service, hiring more dispatchers and putting displays in every bus that help drivers even out gaps in service.
Lawyer: Marty Golden Wants to Silence Safe Streets Activists — Enough!
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A State Senator with a huge war chest goes after a group of lowly activists — a battle with free speech ramifications.
Starting Next Month, DOT Will Adjust Citywide Parking Meter Rates for the First Time Since 2011
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Citywide, baseline parking meter rates will increase 25 percent, with bigger increases in busier commercial districts. The changes may be large enough to reduce traffic and double-parking.
Council Member Margaret Chin on Her Fight Alongside Delivery Workers
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Where the NYPD sees a traffic safety threat, this council member sees a fight for basic decency.
Five Still-Unanswered Questions That Are the Key to the L Shutdown Plan
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The DOT and MTA proposal is full of possible weak points that could be its downfall.
The Uber-Lyft Cap Has Nothing to Do With the L Train Shutdown
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Lyft is using fear of the L train shutdown to score points against the City Council's proposed cap on ride-hailing fleets.