Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Sandy

Avoid the Post-Sandy Gridlock — Bike Tomorrow’s Commute

By Stephen Miller | Oct 31, 2012 | 19 Comments

After much of Manhattan seized into gridlock, Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg jumped into action a day late this afternoon with a transportation plan for New Yorkers. Even with the combination of HOV-3 restrictions, partially restored subway service and special bus routes ready for tomorrow morning’s commute, most New Yorkers will discover that — like today […]

Bloomberg Announces Carpool Rule for Manhattan-Bound Drivers

By Stephen Miller | Oct 31, 2012 | 111 Comments

After a morning and afternoon when car traffic completely clogged NYC streets and river crossings, Mayor Bloomberg announced new restrictions for drivers entering Manhattan via bridges and tunnels on Thursday and Friday. On most crossings, only cars with three or more people will be allowed to enter Manhattan. “Anybody that tried to drive around New […]

Scenes From a Commute Without Subways

By Ben Fried | Oct 31, 2012 | 41 Comments

With the NYC subway system knocked out indefinitely and service suspended on the LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and PATH systems, New Yorkers are gamely heading back to work today. MTA bus routes have resumed service, but across the board, their status is “Delayed.” Early reports indicate that traffic is a disaster. It looks like HOV restrictions, […]