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Talking Headways Podcast: Transport and Cities in ‘Star Wars’

By Jeff Wood | May 7, 2023 | No Comments

May the 4th be with you! This week my good friend Jeff Munowitch of Populus is joining the show to talk about transport ideas we can steal from a galaxy far far away.

Congestion pricing will provide a lot of benefits, at not that many people's expense.

Feds Give MTA Final Blessing To Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | May 5, 2023 | No Comments

The FWHA announced today that the MTA's environmental assessment for congestion pricing has passed its latest test and received a letter of sufficiency from the federal government, Streetsblog has learned.

Here's what banks look like everywhere outside New York City. No wonder banks require driver's licenses.

Friday’s Headlines: Cautionary Tale Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | May 5, 2023 | No Comments

Here's a sad story sent over by a Friend of Streetsblog about how the world treats people without driver's licenses. Plus other news.

The Far Rockaway delegation (from left: City Council Member Joann Ariola, Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, State Senator James Sanders, Jr., Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards) is all smiles thanks to a new fare discount on the LIRR. Photo: Dave Colon

MTA Will Extend $5 City Ticket To Far Rockaway LIRR Riders This Summer

By Dave Colon | May 5, 2023 | No Comments

"Two words that we're addressing today: transit equity," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who previously represented Far Rockaway in the City Council.

OPINION: New York Leaders Face A Crisis of Their Own Making After Killing of Jordan Neely

By David Meyer | May 5, 2023 | No Comments

It’s been a year and four months since Mayor Adams stood alongside Gov. Hochul and pledged give people living on the subways “the services that they need.”

A cyclist crosses the intersection where Adam Uster was killed on Monday. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Pols and Neighbors Call For a Safer Franklin Avenue After Killing of Cycling Advocate

By Julianne Cuba | May 5, 2023 | No Comments

A protected bike lane is needed, said the local Council member.

Council Member Lynn Schulman has asked the city to improve Austin Street, where double-parked trucks are common. File photo: Dave Colon

Queens Council Member Joins Call for Study of a Pedestrian-Friendly Austin Street

By Dave Colon | May 4, 2023 | No Comments

Tiger Schulman! The City Council member who represents Forest Hills asked the city to make life more livable on Austin Street, a notoriously busy and congested commercial strip that local residents have suggested is perfect for a pedestrian-friendly redesign.

Who needs a map to know where double-parking is happening?

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Talking Headways Podcast: Transport and Cities in ‘Star Wars’

Feds Give MTA Final Blessing To Congestion Pricing

Friday’s Headlines: Cautionary Tale Edition

MTA Will Extend $5 City Ticket To Far Rockaway LIRR Riders This Summer

OPINION: New York Leaders Face A Crisis of Their Own Making After Killing of Jordan Neely

Pols and Neighbors Call For a Safer Franklin Avenue After Killing of Cycling Advocate

Queens Council Member Joins Call for Study of a Pedestrian-Friendly Austin Street

Thursday’s Headlines: Open Your Eyes Edition

Ocean Parkway Bike Lane Fixes Finally Begin After Years of Delays

N.J. Lawmaker Proposes Eliminating Paper Temporary License Plates to Fight Fraud

Cycling Advocate Killed By Trucker on Dangerous Brooklyn Street; Last Words from Mother: ‘Be Safe’

Wednesday’s Headlines: Big Budget Victories Edition