Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Elections

Look how happy riding the subway makes you, Mr. Mayor. Photo: Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio Can Build a Progressive Transportation Legacy, But Not If He Kills Congestion Pricing

By Ben Fried | Nov 8, 2017 | 54 Comments

For all his straining effort to paint himself as a progressive leader, the mayor's signature transportation initiatives have done little for New York City's working class.

The City Council won't be changing very much in 2018. Photo: Momos/Wikimedia Commons

Incumbency Buoys Candidates in City Council Primaries, for Better and Worse

By Ben Fried | Sep 13, 2017 | 4 Comments

Several council members with substantial records in support of bus lanes, bike lanes, or pedestrian safety improvements fended off challengers.

Who will be doing the people's business at City Hall in 2021? Photo: Momos/Wikimedia Commons

Primary Day Open Thread

By Brad Aaron | Sep 12, 2017 | 17 Comments

With contested races for many City Council seats, today voters will decide who will set city transportation policy for the next four years.

City Council District 2 candidates Jorge Vasquez, Mary Silver, and Carlina Rivera at Transportation Alternatives' candidate forum on the L train shutdown.

District 2 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 3 Comments

In the 2nd District, which spans the East Village and Lower East Side, there are seven candidates to succeed term-limited Rosie Mendez: Ronnie Cho, Erin Hussein, Juan Pagan, Carlina Rivera, Jasmin Sanchez, Mary Silver, and Jorge Vasquez.

City Council District 40 candidates Brian Cunningham and Pia Raymond.

District 40 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 14 Comments

In the 40th District, covering parts of Flatbush, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Ditmas Park, incumbent Mathieu Eugene faces challengers Jennifer Berkley, Brian Cunningham, and Pia Raymond.

City Council District 8 candidates Robert Rodriguez and Diana Ayala on NY1 last month.

City Council District 8 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 3 Comments

See what candidates Diana Ayala, Tamika Mapp, and Robert Rodriguez have to say about bus lanes, bike lanes, and the Move NY toll reform plan.

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