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
Riders Alliance: Cuomo Must Convene Congestion Pricing Workgroup by August 15
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For some reason, the governor has not appointed his three members to the 10-member panel.
Ford’s Chariot Vans Are Mostly Empty
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Ford's Chariot van service — which has been hyped as a key addition to the urban transit network, but is little more than $4 bus rides along set routes in areas already well served by existing service — is proving to be a big, expensive failure.
Just Another Day in New York City’s Perpetually Blocked Bike Lanes
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Until City Hall addresses the disconnect between the bike network people see on a map and the bike network people encounter in real life, stressful biking conditions will be the norm for New Yorkers.
Uber Driver Who Careened Into Store, Injuring Three, Lacked a Valid License
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The Uber driver who yesterday jumped the curb on Sixth Avenue, crashed into a storefront, and injured two pedestrians and a passenger was driving without a valid license, according to NYPD.
Bus Drivers and Riders Call on Mayor de Blasio to Build 60 More Miles of Bus Lanes
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Really, the only thing that will make buses move faster is giving them their own lanes — and then keeping everyone else out.
Uber SUV Driver Jumps Curbs and Injures Four on Sixth Avenue
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A high-speed crash days after speed cameras go dark.
Eyes on the Street: Meet the First Protected Bike Lane in the Northwest Bronx
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It didn't take long for younger riders to give the new bike lane a try.
Bronx Bike-Share Pilot Gives NYC First Glimpse of Dockless Citi Bikes and JUMP Pedal-Assist Bicycles
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JUMP launched a small pilot in the area around Fordham University this morning, with Citi Bike's fleet set to arrive "mid-August."
Pedal-Assist E-Bike Legalization Leaves Delivery Workers Out in the Cold
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Most workers use throttle-controlled e-bikes — and risk huge fines and confiscations. But the mayor legalized e-bikes preferred by the wealthy and by bike-share companies.
This Election Season, StreetsPAC Brings the Speed Camera Fight Door-to-Door
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The group is trying to make speed cameras a major campaign issue in key districts.
Meet the Start-Up Vultures Eager to Gobble Up the Scraps of the MTA and DOT’s L Train Plans
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"The New L" aims to take advantage of DOT's timid approach to transit priority on the Williamsburg Bridge to offer "luxury shuttles driven by professional chauffeurs."
Bike Lane Opponents Put on a Good Show Last Night, But They’re Still Short on Facts
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In an age of "fake news," it's important to fact check bike lane opponents.