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Wednesday’s Headlines: We Rocked LA Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Dec 7, 2022 | No Comments

Here’s another good opportunity to remind you why we pass around the hat every December: Our obit of would-be Brooklyn trolley king Bob Diamond just won a first place award from the LA Press Club. And we want to do more of that!

Daniel and his son Jules enjoying Fifth Avenue. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Take the Fifth: Pedestrians Revel on Open Street Near Rockefeller Center Tree

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 5, 2022 | No Comments

New York just got more room to celebrate the holidays this year — well, only on Sundays.

No one would honestly believe that there is a pedestrian path on this bridge, but, indeed, the lane to the left in this photo is meant for east- and west-bound walkers. File Photo: Noah Martz

Queensboro Bridge Bike Boom Continues, But DOT Still Prioritizes Car Drivers Over Walkers and Cyclists

By Kevin Duggan | Dec 5, 2022 | No Comments

The city is doubling down on its delay at giving more space to cyclists and pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge, even as the agency's own data show that the span had the highest annual increase in bike traffic.

Families enjoy the W. 22nd Open Street in Chelsea. Photo: Melodie Bryant

W. 22nd Open Street Opponents Scale Up Backlash As City Plans Longer-term Traffic Calming

By Kevin Duggan | Dec 4, 2022 | No Comments

The city is considering long-term traffic-calming — without barriers — on W. 22nd Street as a handful of residents is trying to kill the open street outright.

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US Passenger Rail Is Struggling But Advocates Remain Hopeful

By John Besche | Dec 2, 2022 | No Comments

Here are three core reasons why Amtrak routes are having a hard time — and some signs of hope.

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Friday’s Headlines: In Praise of Our Benefactors Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Dec 2, 2022 | No Comments

The first day of our December donation drive went swimmingly! Plus other news.

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