Open-Street Killjoys in Jackson Heights Tried To Silence the Circus
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Opponents of the 34th Avenue space lash out at another activity for kids.
The Most Dangerous Roads in America for Walkers (Including Canal Street)
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Three quarters of the most fatal roads in America for pedestrians are located in low-income neighborhoods, a new study finds — and they overwhelmingly share a handful of notoriously dangerous design characteristics that communities can and must eliminate on any corridor where residents are expected to walk.
Monday’s Headlines: More Municipal Hypocrisy Edition
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Yet another safe streets advocate is outed as a habitual speeder, and more weekend links.
Into the Leadership Void: Who’s in Charge of the MTA?
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Gov. Cuomo's bid to split the top job stalled — although the agency continues to push it. Will we be saying hello to an interim chairman?
Congestion Pricing Delay Could Cost New Yorkers 27,654 Years of Their Lives
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Our leaders shouldn't treat the delay of congestion pricing as business as usual. We pay a huge price for not collecting the tolls.
Friday’s Headlines: A Little Case of Congestion Edition
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Is the mayor really pushing to get central business district tolling done soon? Plus, other news.
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists
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What the next mayor can do for safety. (Hint: widen sidewalks at the expense of car lanes.)
OPINION: Opponents of Open Streets Need to Stop Ruining Kids’ Summers
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Some neighbors believe their private vehicles have more right to the public land than the people.
Mayor Says State Must Act ‘Urgently’ On Congestion Pricing — Then Sets July 2022 Goal!
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"The state and the MTA have to act and expedite the environmental assessment so we can get going," de Blasio said. "By June, all of the work should be done, and shovels should go in the ground by July ... of next year."
Thursday’s Headlines: Bored of Elections Edition
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Were there shenanigans in a Queens council election — one that centered on the 34th avenue open street? Plus all the other news.
STUDY: Police Stops Don’t Reduce Car Crashes
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An explosive new study found that higher rates of state patrol traffic stops do not lessen car-crash rates.
Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian Along Union Square Danger Strip
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An 85-year-old woman was struck and killed by a truck driver along a notoriously congested portion of Union Square on Wednesday afternoon.