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
Has Congestion Pricing’s Moment Finally Arrived in Albany?
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Legislators realize they have to come up with money for transit — or else face the wrath of their constituents.
Corey Johnson Just Exposed NYC’s Leadership Gap on Transportation
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The city council speaker is running circles around Mayor de Blasio as Hizzoner's interest and intensity on the full range of livable streets issues wanes.
Five Questions: Should The City Take Over the Transit System?
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Wouldn't it just be better if the city was running its own transit system instead of the unaccountable MTA, as Corey Johnson has discussed? Here's what you need to know.
Pol: State Legislature Can Mandate Now-Scrubbed L-Pocalypse Improvements
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A senior lawmaker threatens unilateral action if the MTA and DOT don't heed community calls for better transit mitigations during upcoming tunnel rehabilitation.
On MTA Reform, De Blasio Gave Cuomo Everything — And Got Nothing In Return
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Mayor de Blasio is apparently so eager to get the MTA off his hands, he's giving the keys to the kingdom to Governor Cuomo without even putting up a fight.
BREAKING: Mayor de Blasio Endorses Congestion Pricing as Part of Cuomo MTA Takeover
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The mayor says he supports congestion pricing as part of a new pact with the governor to tighten control of the MTA and fund improvements.
It’s a Really Big Week for the Flailing MTA
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A lot is going to happen concerning the future of our city.
De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!
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Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.
EXPLAINER: Why Mayor de Blasio’s Placard Abuse Announcement Today Will Fall Short
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On Thursday, the de Blasio administration will release details of its long-awaited effort to curb placard abuse. Don't get your hopes up.
Cuomo’s New L-Train Shutdown Plan Is Basically As Bad As We Expected
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The MTA confirmed its service plans for the overnight and weekend work that will take the place of the canceled L-train shutdown — and they're as bad as Streetsblog predicted.
EXCLUSIVE: Council Speaker Corey Johnson Will Push de Blasio on Placard Abuse This Week
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As the mayor stalls, the City Council offers a slate of bills to rein in the scourge of placards.
Here’s Something New: Barcode-Adorned Placards in Lower Manhattan
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There's a new parking placard in town — and, judging by the looks of it, it's going to be a lot harder to fake.