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Wednesday’s Headlines: A Day So Slow that We’re Looking at De Blasio’s Website Edition
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It was a pretty darn slow news day, so we'll lead with Bill de Blasio's soon-to-be-failed congressional campaign. Plus other news.
THE BRAKE: Why Americans Don’t Drive Less When Gas Prices Soar
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It's our weekly podcast! Today's topic: Even with high gas prices, many Americans aren't driving any less because so many of their communities are so car-dependent. How do you fix that?
Tuesday’s Headlines: Hat Tip to the Daily News Edition
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Sure, we're quick to criticize the local press for calling reckless driving crashes "accidents" or for cars, not people, kill pedestrians, but when we see a great story, we're the first to raise a glass. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: Mayor Adams Should Crush on This Driver Edition
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A crazy driver used the Kosciuszko Bridge bike and pedestrian path as an extra lane. Plus all the other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: It’s So Slow We’re Counting Tourists Edition
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Tourism is back. Plus other news from a quiet day.
EYES ON THE STREET: Walking Across the Queensboro Bridge is So Dangerous, It Feels Illegal
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No government would place citizens on foot in such potential harm (would it?).
Tuesday’s Headlines: Riding with the Bike Mayor of Twitter Edition
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John Bauters, the actual mayor of Emeryville, Calif. (and the de facto Mayor of Bike Twitter) was in town. Plus other news.
Friday’s Headlines: You Deserve a Long Weekend Edition
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Busy day! The Department of Transportation was making announcements like Prince Charles on the day he finally gets the throne. Plus other news.
Thursday’s Headlines: Eternal Darkness of the Placard Class Edition
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We sent editor Eve Kessler into the heart of darkness — Midtown — to poke around. It didn't take long before she spotted the car you see at the top of this story. Read all about it, plus get all the other news of the day.
THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?
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It's Streetsblog USA's weekly podcast! Let's talk about whether planning and engineering students agree with sustainable transportation advocates about what that future should look like.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Primary School Edition
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Election Day came and went and everything was pretty predictable: Gov. Hochul, a Democrat, and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Long Island) won their respective primaries. And there were few upsets in the Assembly, as the Times reported. So let's get to the important news from yesterday:
Tuesday’s Headlines: Kids Should Be Able to Play in the Street Edition
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Remember when you could play volleyball in the street? The Parks Department does. Plus other news.