Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about 2017 Primaries

City Council District 28 candidates Richard David, Adrienne Adams, and Hettie Powell.

District 28 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | No Comments

Richard David, Hettie Powell, and Adrienne Adams are running to replace Ruben Wills, who resigned last month after being convicted for stealing public funds. Only David responded to Streetsblog's questions.

City Council District 43 candidates, clockwise from top left, Justin Brannan, Kevin Peter Carroll, Khader El-Yateem, and Nancy Tong.

City Council District 43 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 2 Comments

Which candidate for City Council would be best for walking, biking, and transit in Bay Ridge?

City Council District 18 candidates Michael Beltzer and Amanda Farias.

City Council District 18 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 4 Comments

Michael Beltzer and Amanda Farias discuss how they would improve walking, biking, and transit for their Bronx neighborhoods.

Candidates for City Council District 4 at last week's TransAlt-hosted L train forum. From left: Barry Shapiro, Keith Power, Bessie Schacter, Jeff Mailman, Rachel Honig, Maria Castro, and Vanessa Aronson. Photo: David Meyer

City Council District 4 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 4 Comments

Two weeks ago, Streetsblog sent four open-ended questions to the candidates in eight contested City Council races. We'll be publishing the responses we received, as well supplementary material from StreetsPAC questionnaires, in a series of posts this afternoon.

Grand Street could become "the avenue of the future." Image: Street Plans Collaborative

Antonio Reynoso Ready to Fight for a Grand Street Where Transit and Bicycling Come First

By David Meyer | Sep 8, 2017 | 1 Comment

Brooklyn City Council Member Antonio Reynoso is ready to fight for a Grand Street dedicated to transit, biking, and walking.

Candidates for City Council District 4 at last night's forum. From left: Barry Shapiro, Keith Power, Bessie Schacter, Jeff Mailman, Rachel Honig, Maria Castro, and Vanessa Aronson. Photo: David Meyer

Only a Few Council Candidates Are Taking the Looming L Train Shutdown Seriously

By David Meyer | Sep 7, 2017 | 3 Comments

Many candidates endorsed the general concept of reducing car traffic and improving bus service and bicycling, but few would commit to the specific idea of a 14th Street dedicated solely to car-free transportation.

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