Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bill de Blasio

Mayor Bill de Blasio. Photo: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office

Bill de Blasio’s L Train Shutdown

By David Meyer | May 17, 2018 | 13 Comments

If it wasn't already clear that surface streets will have to do serious heavy lifting during the L shutdown, there's no longer any doubt. And yet, the person who can exercise the most control over the streets, Mayor de Blasio, remains stuck in a state of feckless apathy regarding the impending cataclysm.

Teamster Local 813 President Sean Campbell, at podium, speaking alongside Council Sanitation Chair Antonio Reynoso, at right. Photo: David Meyer

Reynoso: Business Integrity Commission “Incapable” of Regulating Private Trash Haulers

By David Meyer | May 9, 2018 | 1 Comment

Council sanitation chair Reynoso and his colleagues want the BIC to revoke the operating license of Sanitation Salvage, which has been involved in two fatalities since November.

This is what we are seeing way too often in New York City. Photo: News 12

After 2 Deaths in 6 Months, Council Members Want Sanitation Salvage Trucks Off NYC Streets

By Brad Aaron | May 8, 2018 | 6 Comments

The Business Integrity Commission has regulatory power over private waste carters, but has failed to hold Sanitation Salvage accountable for its abhorrent safety record.

This baby can fit so many subsidies on it! Mayor de Blasio inaugurates the boondoggle NYC Ferry. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio’s Ignorance of NYC’s Bus Crisis Shines Through at His Umpteenth Ferry Announcement

By David Meyer | May 3, 2018 | 33 Comments

The mayor doesn't seem to know or care how he can reverse the dramatic decline of NYC bus service.

Council members Carlos Menchaca and Margaret Chin (background right) with delivery worker advocates at City Hall yesterday. Photo: Brad Aaron

Council Reps to de Blasio: Stop the E-Bike Crackdown and Talk to Workers About New Rules

By Brad Aaron | May 1, 2018 | 16 Comments

Advocates say City Hall’s attempt to clarify e-bike regulations won’t help most delivery workers, who were not consulted on the proposed rule change.

The bike-share coverage NYC could have if City Hall wasn't so squeamish about replacing on-street parking spaces. Image: Department of City Planning

NYC Has a Bike-Share System That Works. Why Aren’t We Expanding It?

By David Meyer | Apr 25, 2018 | 43 Comments

Instead of extending the usefulness of Citi Bike to more of the city, a two-tiered system could emerge in which neighborhoods outside the current Citi Bike service area get frozen out.

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