Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Chaim Deutsch

Council Member Chaim Deutsch talking to transportation activists Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Brooklyn Pol Who Fought Street Safety Measure Now Blasts DOT For Delaying It!

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 5, 2020 | No Comments

Chaim Deutsch, who said he would oppose "any [bike lanes] in my district," is suddenly hounding the DOT for one on Emmons Avenue. No one believes him.

Urbanist Michael King says that there should be more bollards like this. Opinions expressed by King are, of course, his, not necessarily Streetsblog's!

Op-Ed: Hey, Streetsblog, Bollards Everywhere Ain’t So Bad!

By Michael King | Oct 2, 2019 | 13 Comments

That said, they may not be the optimal solution.

L’CHAIM! Southern Brooklyn Pol Gave Up His Car — So Can You, Mr. Mayor

By Julianne Cuba | Sep 27, 2019 | 18 Comments

“I would encourage drivers to use mass transit as much as they can," said Council Member Chaim Deutsch, days after Hizzoner refused to do just that.

10-year-old Enzo Farachio's parents Mary Majao and Angel Farachio during a vigil for their son last year. File photo: Julianne Cuba

Brooklyn Pol Offers Poor Fix After Death of 10-Year-Old Boy: Advocates

By Julianne Cuba | Sep 20, 2019 | 18 Comments

“All bus stops should have bollards,” Council Member Chaim Deutsch said.

Andy Byford and a friend — in happier times. Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit

Byford to City: Get Out of My Way

By David Meyer | Dec 5, 2018 | 15 Comments

The NYC Transit chief warns that his ambitious plans to fix the subways and buses will grind "to a halt" if faced with constant "stand-offs" with local electeds.

Anti-transit NIMBYs protesting better B82 bus service take a moment to wish Council Member Mark Treyger a happy birthday. Photo: @KalmanYeger

Will DOT and the MTA Prioritize Parking Over Tens of Thousands of B82 Riders?

By Brad Aaron | Apr 16, 2018 | 3 Comments

It looks like the MTA and DOT are altering the plan for B82 Select Bus Service to appease electeds who don't want room for bus riders on Kings Highway.

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