Monday’s Headlines: Better Bedford Avenue Edition
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A diverse group of 150 cyclists led a procession up the "spine of Brooklyn" to call for protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Plus other news.
All-Door Bus Boarding Delayed Pending ‘Measures to Curb Fare Evasion,’ MTA Says
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The MTA’s fare evasion obsession is slowing down your bus.
Opinion: We Should Do More To Fight Sexual Harassment on Transit
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In the ebb and flow of a global health crisis that obscured another shadow pandemic of increased violence against women, it is time for transit agencies to act on their stated priorities and visibly resume their efforts to combat bad behavior and improve public trust.
Poll Finds Majority of New Yorkers Favor Trading Parking Spots for Safer Streets
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Most New Yorkers want the city to make streets safer for kids to bike and walk even if it makes driving hard or removes parking, according to a new poll.
Moped Rider Killed in Queens Adds to Mounting Toll in Deadliest Year Since Vision Zero
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A moped rider died Thursday after being struck by a yellow school bus driver at a dangerous intersection in Queens, police said — adding another lost life to what is on track to be the deadliest year for traffic violence since 2014.
New DOT Plan Would Let BAM Take Over Proposed Bike Lane During Events
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The city on Thursday revealed a new design for Ashland Place that attempts to address the concerns of BAM officials — by letting the famed cultural institution park its trucks in the bike lane during "special loading events."
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Intermittent’ Closures on the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Edition
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The Brooklyn Bridge bike lane will experience "intermittent" closures from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. Plus other news.
Opinion: Car-Free Inspiration From an Overseas Adventure
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For four months last fall, my lifestyle changed dramatically when my husband and I lived car-free. Here's what I learned.
Talking Headways Podcast: Why Small isn’t Beautiful
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This week we’re joined by Trevor Latimer to talk about his book, "Small Isn’t Beautiful: The Case Against Localism" (Brookings). We chat about what localism is and how its geographically defined, as well as why “leave if you don’t like it” is disingenuous.
Mayor Adams Wants to Hit the Brakes on New York’s Car Boom
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Mayor Adams wants to reverse the trend of New Yorkers abandoning transit for private cars, according to lofty new goals outlined in a new sustainability report released Thursday.
Overruled! City Finishes Centre Street Bike Lane Despite Objections of Driving Court Workers
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Officials are finally enforcing protected bike lanes the Department of Transportation began painting last year outside the courthouses on Centre Street in Manhattan — moving ahead with the changes despite opposition from the state court administration.
Thursday’s Headlines: Construction Zone Chaos Edition
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Transportation Alternatives and Bike New York will rally (and ride) to "#Fix4thAve" on May. Plus other news.