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 Yorkers’ Opinion of Congestion Pricing: Same as It Ever Was
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To increase public approval of congestion pricing, first you have to enact congestion pricing.
South Bronx to Cuomo: Don’t Cut Off Hunts Point From the Bronx River With Another Highway
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State DOT nixed neighborhood advocates' preferred plan, which would have routed trucks bound for the Hunts Point Market away from the residential part of the neighborhood.
Manhattan CB 5 Committee Endorses Crosstown Protected Bike Lanes (Finally)
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The CB 5 committee had previously tabled a vote on the project after a packed meeting where some property owners complained about the redesign. Now the full board is slated to vote on it April 12.
All Eyes on Van Bramer After Town Hall on Sunnyside Protected Bike Lanes
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Will Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer support this critical street safety project for his district?
Want to Know How Often That Driver Gets Caught Speeding? Ask @HowsMyDrivingNY.
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The Twitter bot lets anyone look up the parking, speeding, and red light violations associated with a specific license plate.
Can Congestion Pricing Survive Cuomo’s Political Timidity?
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Speaking on WNYC this morning, the governor suggested putting off an Albany vote on congestion pricing until next year.
Street Cheats: Police Hog Bus Stops and Crosswalks on Frederick Douglass Blvd
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Scan the streets around any police building in New York, and you'll probably find officers parking their personal vehicles with flagrant disregard for the law. Case in point: NYPD Police Service Area 6 on Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.
We Know Speed Cameras Save Lives, But Albany Hasn't Let NYC Add More in Years
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"Your voices are the only thing that will change the status quo in Albany right now," Mayor de Blasio told Families for Safe Streets at a rally this afternoon.
Marty Golden and 5 Democrats Want to Block Better Bus Service on Kings Highway
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The Southern Brooklyn pols are trying to nix bus lanes planned for the B82, one of the slowest bus routes in the borough.
Bicycling Across the East River Has Plateaued
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Recent improvements to the bike network continue to get more people cycling, but a new DOT report indicates there are bottlenecks at key points in the bike network.
Transit Riders to Cuomo: Stop Tip-Toeing Around Congestion Pricing and Pass It
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Cuomo is wasting his opportunity to reform New York's dysfunctional traffic and transit systems.
Slow Going for Harlem Bike Projects at Local Community Boards
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The plans affect streets in four Manhattan community boards, posing distinct challenges for DOT's typical practice of securing endorsements for street safety projects.