Stephen Miller
In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation.
From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration's ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City's ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.
Recent Posts
Citi Bike Carries More Riders on Fewer Bikes Than London Bike-Share
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Five months after its launch, Citi Bike is already moving more people than its larger, more established sister program in London, according to an analysis by University College of London researcher Oliver O’Brien. Using data feeds from Citi Bike and Transport for London, O’Brien calculated the average number of trips taken on both systems during […]
After a Packed Meeting, CB 7 Punts on Amsterdam Ave Complete Street Study
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Few people have ever accused Manhattan Community Board 7 of expiditiously resolving to do something about dangerous streets. After devoting two hours last night to discussing a resolution asking DOT for a complete street study of Amsterdam Avenue (which the board’s transportation committee passed last month), CB 7’s reputation for inaction and delay remained intact: The board […]
At Merryweather Vigil, Public Advocate-Elect Pledges to Push for Safe Streets
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About 150 people gathered at a vigil last night for Lucian Merryweather, the nine year-old killed on the sidewalk by a reckless driver who jumped the curb at the intersection of Clermont and DeKalb Avenues in Brooklyn. Speakers at last night’s vigil included Merryweather’s family and friends, Council Member Tish James, who was elected to the […]
As Deadline Approaches, Will Cuomo Sign or Veto Transit Lockbox Bill?
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This afternoon, a coalition of more than 200 groups sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo [PDF] asking him to sign the transit lockbox bill, which would help safeguard dedicated transit funds by requiring the state to disclose the impact of any raids on transit agency budgets. The pressure is on: The governor has until the middle of […]
Eyes on the Street: Filling the Gap in the Second Avenue Protected Bike Lane
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Two months after a presentation to Manhattan Community Board 6’s transportation committee, and less than one month after the full board voted to support the plan, DOT crews were on Second Avenue today painting new stripes to convert the buffered bike lane in Kips Bay to the parking-protected variety. Between 23rd and 14th Streets, Second Avenue […]
Eyes on the Street: Bronx River Greenway Access Streets Get Upgrades
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The Bronx River Greenway has given many South Bronx residents a place to feel comfortable biking, but the streets nearby are often filled with speeding drivers navigating sometimes-confusing intersections. A project adding bike lanes, curb extensions, and lane striping aimed to fix that — and since the end of the summer residents have seen some […]
West Side Project Calls For 400-500 Parking Spots. Would EDC Want More?
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Developer TF Cornerstone has begun the process of getting rezonings and special permits from the City Planning Commission for its residential and retail project on 11th Avenue and 57th Street, which would replace a string of auto dealerships and a 1,000-space parking garage with a new project containing either 395 or 500 parking spaces, depending on the retail tenants. […]
What to Watch for at Tomorrow’s Council Hearing on Greenfield’s 20 MPH Bill
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Tomorrow, the City Council transportation committee is holding a hearing on a bill sponsored by Council Member David Greenfield that would lower the speed limit on most residential streets to 20 mph. The bill has been welcomed by advocates, but there are some legal questions to keep an eye on during testimony tomorrow morning. Currently, […]
Eyes on the Street: Vernon Boulevard Bikeway Upgrade
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Buffered bike lanes on Vernon Boulevard in western Queens are getting upgraded to a buffered two-way bikeway. Gil Lopez was near Hallet’s Cove this morning when he snapped a photo of DOT crews installing the bike lane, which when complete will include flexible posts to keep out car traffic. The two-way lane will run from […]
Harlem CBs Mull Morningside Traffic Calming, Open Door to Bike Lane Plans
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On Wednesday evening, Manhattan Community Boards 9 and 10 jointly hosted a public forum on traffic calming for Morningside Avenue, including a presentation by NYC DOT about its safety proposals. Board members were generally receptive to DOT’s plan, which is expected to go back to each board for resolutions of support, while offering their own […]
Eyes on the Street: Ocean Parkway Gets Safety Upgrades, With More to Come
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A plan to improve pedestrian safety at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection is seeing the first signs of progress on the ground. In June, Ngozi Agbim, 73, was killed by a turning tractor-trailer truck driver on the north side of the intersection of Church Avenue, Ocean Parkway, and the Prospect Expressway. The location, which had already […]
De Blasio: “Transportation Determines Opportunity, Livability, Biz Climate”
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On WNYC this morning, Brian Lehrer posed the best transportation question of the 2013 mayoral campaign, asking Bill de Blasio, “Have you thought about transportation as one of your tools to fight inequality?” Here’s what the mayoral frontrunner said: Transportation determines opportunity, livability, business climate. For many people, the absence of affordable transportation, in outer-borough […]