Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about East Village

Four Lessons for 14th Street From Toronto’s Transit-First King Street

By David Meyer | Apr 29, 2019 | 6 Comments

The city is undertaking an experiment by creating a transit and truck priority route on 14th Street — based on a successful version in Toronto. But has New York's Department of Transportation completely followed the lesson plan of Toronto's King Street — or just selected a few items off the a la carte menu?

An appeal slowed down the M14 Busway, but a ruling on Friday may jumpstart it. Photo: Google Maps

MTA Says Buses Are The Best Bet on 14th St. During the L Slowdown — But Busway Remains In Flux

By David Meyer | Apr 23, 2019 | 1 Comment

DOT began installing the busway before Governor Cuomo canceled the full L shutdown — now its future is uncertain.

Council Speaker Corey Johnson says he wants to break the car culture. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

On ‘Busway,’ Would-Be Transportation God Corey Johnson Falls at the First Hurdle

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 8, 2019 | 14 Comments

Council Speaker Corey Johnson has infuriated supporters of the 14th Street busway — just as he was positioning himself as the ultimate livable streets candidate.

This is what happens when transit is bad. Photo: Lorraine Cink/Twitter

UPDATE! Manhattan Community Board to City: Get Real on L-Train Plan

By Gersh Kuntzman | Sep 17, 2018 | 15 Comments

Hundreds of thousands of people will be affected. But the mitigation plan could be better.

City Council Member Carlina Rivera. Photo: Emil Cohen for NYC Council

Carlina Rivera Isn’t Helping Transit Riders Weather the L Train Shutdown

By David Meyer | Jun 5, 2018 | 3 Comments

Rivera, who represents the East Village and parts of the Lower East Side, doesn't want 24/7 bus lanes on 14th Street.

Here’s Why Mixing Zones Scare People on Bikes So Much

By David Meyer | Feb 26, 2018 | 55 Comments

DOT's preferred intersection design for protected bike lanes doesn't do enough to protect cyclists from careless drivers.

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