Streetsblog Editorial Board
The Streetsblog Editorial Board consists of Gersh Kuntzman, Mark Gorton and Lisa Orman of Open Plans. The views of the editorial board are not reflective of the staff of Streetsblog.
Recent Posts
Wednesday’s Headlines: Terror in the Courtroom Edition
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Two homicidal villains who mowed down victims with cars will be sentenced today. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Shall the ‘First’ Become First Edition
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The Department of Transportation is very excited about all the cycling New Yorkers have been doing. So are wider bike lanes coming? Plus other news in today's digest.
Monday’s Headlines: The Citi Bike Decade Edition
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Curbed was first out of the gate with the inevitable Citi Bike 10th anniversary stories. Plus other news.
Get a Load of the Congestion Pricing Exemptions that Some People Want
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Many opponents of congestion pricing offered their select group that is worthy of an exemption from the toll. Here is the full list, annotated by Streetsblog.
Friday’s Headlines: Cops Must Do Better Edition
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Memo to rank-and-file NYPD: There are no "accidents." Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Honoring Adam Uster Edition
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A dispatch from a vigil where family and friends of 39-year-old Adam Uster gathered. Plus other news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: 18-Year-Old Driver Flips BMW onto the Greenway Edition
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This past Saturday in New York City saw gorgeous weather — and a teen driver in a BMW fly off the Henry Hudson Parkway onto the greenway. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Just the News Edition (With a Parking Party)
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We have a big day ahead of us in the livable streets world, capped off with a celebration of Henry Grabar's new book on parking. So let's get to the news right away.
Monday’s Headlines: The ICYMI Congestion Pricing Edition
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The news late in the week was all about the feds approving congestion pricing. But there was a lot of other news over the weekend. Enjoy.
Friday’s Headlines: Cautionary Tale Edition
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Here's a sad story sent over by a Friend of Streetsblog about how the world treats people without driver's licenses. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Open Your Eyes Edition
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We love the Department of Transportation, but not every announcement makes us jump for joy. Plus other news.
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Ultimate Accessory Edition
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Tout le monde was talking about David Byrne's appearance at the Met Gala last night, where the Talking Heads frontman showed up with the ultimate fashion statement: his bike. Plus other news.