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Sure, Gov. Hochul signed the speed camera expansion last year, but what has she done for us lately?

Thursday’s Headlines: Hochul’s 100 Days Edition

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

This morning, Transportation Alternatives put out a lengthy position paper outlining the group's ambitious agenda to reclaim streets from cars, increase access to open space, build more affordable housing, improve transit and get more people biking on life-saving infrastructure. And, yes, there was other news.

Opinion: Fully EV Car Share is Crucial for Lowering Emissions and Congestion

By Stephen Mushegan | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

Combining the carsharing model with electric vehicles and public charging can provide New Yorkers with an affordable and sustainable transportation option when personal car trips are necessary.

Families enjoy the W. 22nd Open Street in Chelsea. Photo: Melodie Bryant

Community Board 4 Wants Shared Street on W. 22nd — And Continued Open Street in the Meantime

By Kevin Duggan | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

A Manhattan community board wants the city to turn the embattled W. 22nd open street into a permanent shared street — the latest twist in a saga that has seen the popular play street under fire from a small group of opponents.

Safety improvements have not been made to Broadway in the North Bronx. Now a man is dead. Photo: Google

Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

A pick-up truck driver killed a pedestrian early on New Year's Eve at a notoriously dangerous Bronx intersection, then left him to die, cops said.

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Four Ways Automotive Regulators Could Save Pedestrian Lives

By Kea Wilson | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

America's top regulatory agency is failing its mandate to “keep people safe on America’s roadways” — and to truly accomplish it, they need to fundamentally change the way they operate.

Wednesday’s Headlines: A Little TLC Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

The best story of the day was in the Post, where former Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Lucius Riccio said congestion pricing should first target the real causes of congestion: Uber and Lyft cars that flooded the city a few years ago. But there's more to that story. Plus other news.

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Opinion: Making The Bus An Easier Choice

By Arian Horbovetz | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

Whether you choose to ride a bus or you rely on the bus, removal of the barriers to practical and comfortable access to public transit will always increase ridership. Make the choice easier and people will choose it more often.

The scene of the crash with insets of scooter debris and medical material. Photos: Henry Beers Shenk

Moped Rider Dies in Crash in Dangerous Maspeth

By Henry Beers Shenk | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments

A scooter rider was killed — presumably by a driver — in an early morning crash on Monday, police said.

Some people just don't like safer streets or better public space.

Tuesday’s Headlines: Let’s Hear from More Crazy People Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments

Car lovers took out a full-page ad in the Village Sun to say that cyclists are causing all the danger on streets. Guess again, revanchists. Plus other news.

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Check out These New Year’s Resolutions for Sustainable Transportation Advocates

By Streetsblog | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments

As we open on 2023, here are ten ideas for sustainable-transportation-centered resolutions that we think can make a meaningful difference in U.S. communities — and some are inspired by you.

Monday’s Headlines: January 2 is a Federal Holiday Edition

By Streetsblog Editorial Board | Jan 2, 2023 | No Comments

We're officially taking the Jan. 2 holiday off, but we would be remiss if we didn't give our loyal readers something to chew on. Plenty of news ... and some criminal mischief.

Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor

By Dave Colon | Jan 1, 2023 | No Comments

Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.

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