Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Coronavirus Crisis

Monday’s Headlines: The Latest from our LAPTOPS Edition

By Streetsblog | Mar 30, 2020 | No Comments

We finally heard from DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg over the weekend, who was (as always) thrust into the unenviable position of having to defend as bold actions undertaken by her boss that are, in fact, the opposite of bold. Plus the other news.

We've run this image before, but it shows how little needs to be done to make our neighborhoods safer and better. Rendering: Massengale & Co LLC, and Dover, Kohl & Partners

Op-Ed: Let’s Build a Network of ‘Quiet Streets’

By John Massengale | Mar 30, 2020 | No Comments

COVID19 demonstrates the need for more space for people — like this gorgeous rendering above.

Four cops at one intersection. No wonder the NYPD's open-streets plan failed. Photo: Angela Stach

Eyes on the Street: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Plan is an Over-Policed Mess

By Julianne Cuba, Dave Colon and Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 27, 2020 | No Comments

Massive numbers of cops for no reason seems to be the order of the day.

The newly created open space on Bushwick Avenue is overpoliced. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Mayor’s Answer on His Underwhelming ‘Open Streets’ Plan is Still Underwhelming — As an Army of Cops Enforces Roads

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 27, 2020 | No Comments

The mayor has finally discussed his reasoning behind why he created only 1.5 miles of car-free streets in a city with 6,000 miles of roads — and his failure to provide more open space relates to how he sees open space in general: it's dangerous!

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Friday’s Headlines: Maybe He Can Go Back to the Gym, Too Edition

By Streetsblog | Mar 27, 2020 | No Comments

We're starting to lose faith in Mayor de Blasio — and other headlines.

‘FEELIN’ ZOOM-Y’: Reckless Driving Has Inspired Streetsblog’s New Song Parody!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 27, 2020 | No Comments

Inspired by our recent report of rampant speeding going on on New York City's uncontested streets, our in-house song satirists The Speeders have come up with their latest parody, "Feelin' Zoom-y!" — based on one of the greatest city songs ever.

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