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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso anointed a folk hero last night. Photo: Transportation Alternatives (with help from the Streetsblog Photoshop Desk)

Wednesday’s Headlines: The Old Man Name Check Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 18, 2023 | No Comments

What a night: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso anointed Streetsblog Editor Gersh Kuntzman as a folk hero for his ongoing campaign of "criminal mischief" at a bike pep rally. Plus other news.

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Will Biden’s Justice 40 Initiative Finally Help Disadvantaged Communities?

By Giancarlo Valdetaro | Jan 15, 2023 | No Comments

Biden made a campaign promise to direct “at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities.” Here's how DOT will do it.

Thursday’s Headlines: Just the News Today Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 12, 2023 | No Comments

We got a late start on today's headlines, so let's get right to it!

The crash site on Ninth Street, where Sarah Schick (inset) was killed by a truck driver. Photo: Henry Beers Shenk (main photo has been slightly altered)

SAFETY LAST: DOT Under Fire to Finish Ninth Street Redesign after Sixth Fatality in 18 Years

By Julianne Cuba | Jan 12, 2023 | No Comments

The city is once again under fire for a death on a roadway that it failed to redesign for safety.

Here's what happens when there's no loading zone — double-parking. File photos: Gersh Kuntzman

Good News! DOT Moves to Get Placard Perps Out of Loading Zones

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 10, 2023 | No Comments

The city Department of Transportation is about to begin a quiet assault on the placard class thanks to an obscure rule change.

Some people just don't like safer streets or better public space.

Tuesday’s Headlines: Let’s Hear from More Crazy People Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments

Car lovers took out a full-page ad in the Village Sun to say that cyclists are causing all the danger on streets. Guess again, revanchists. Plus other news.

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