Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Justin Brannan

$Council Member Justin Brannan wants the rich to pay steeper fines for civil infractions like illegal parking. Photo: Jeff Reed for NYC Council$

Friday’s Headlines: Parking Ticket The Rich Edition

By David Meyer | Apr 28, 2023 | No Comments

Council Member Justin Brannan wants to give the city the power to vary financial penalties for civil infractions like illegal parking based on the wealth of the violator. Plus other news.

New Law May Make School Zones Safer — But Why Does DOT Act So Slowly, Pols Ask

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 16, 2022 | No Comments

City traffic "engineers" rely too heavily on federal guidelines that are biased against pedestrians. But a change may be on the way, at least for school zones.

Brannan Shelves Bill That Would Forbid Charging SUV Owners More to Park

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

The Brooklyn Council Member withdrew his controversial bill that would have barred parking garages from charging SUV owners a fair price to park their big, heavy cages.

Brooklyn Pol’s Bill Would Prohibit Higher Parking Costs for SUVs

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

“Strong no on this. SUVs are lethal in an urban setting," said one activist.

Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘It’s the Car Culture, Stupid’ Edition

By Streetsblog | Aug 10, 2021 | No Comments

It was depressing watching Justin Brannan dig himself a new car hole yesterday. Plus other news.

Crowds of people enjoy a street fair on 6th Avenue on July 18th.

Monday’s Headlines: More Municipal Hypocrisy Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 19, 2021 | No Comments

Yet another safe streets advocate is outed as a habitual speeder, and more weekend links.