Wednesday’s Headlines: One Billion Reasons for Optimism Edition
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The big photo op of the day was the MTA's celebration of its one-billionth subway rider of the year. But there was also some other news.
The National Streetsies: The Biggest Citizen-Led Victories
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A lot of the most exciting developments on U.S. streets in 2022 didn't originate in the halls of government. Today, we're looking at projects from everyday people that made a big difference — and might inspire a few New Year's resolutions in 2023.
FACT CHECK: Many More Children Die from Road Violence than Gun Violence
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KOMANOFF: Even with the awful 2020 spike in firearm deaths of U.S. youths, more than twice as many pre-teen children die from traffic violence as from gun violence.
The Streetsie Awards: Vote for Your Favorite Streetfilm of the Year!
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It's time to watch all the nominees and vote at the bottom for your favorite Streetfilms production.
BREAKING: DOT Will Not Reach Required Bike and Bus Lane Requirements This Year
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The Department of Transportation has finally confirmed Streetsblog's earlier reporting: It will not build the 30 miles of new protected bike lane and 20 miles of dedicated bus lanes required by law this year.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Was Anyone Working Yesterday Edition
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It was a super-slow news day, but we found something for you to chew on.
Streetsies Go National: Federal, State and Local Policies Worth Applauding
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After a three-year hiatus we're bringing back our year-end Streetsie Awards — and we're starting with some good news.
Streetsies 2022: Vote for The Best Project of the Year
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We know we're the first to chide the city's Department of Transportation for failure, but we also celebrate the many projects completed by DOT's hard-working employees. Vote for your favorite.
![Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers has racked up a lot of speeding tickets on her gray Nissan. [Editor's note: We have diffused the Council member's plate because her office said that showing the plate "puts her and her family at risk."] Photos: Julianne Cuba (main); Gersh Kuntzman (inset)](https://old.nyc.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/selvena-brooks-powers-car-with-SBP-diffused-plate2.jpg?w=220)
Monday’s Headlines: Boxing Day Edition
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The biggest story of the holiday weekend dropped on Friday when Gothamist became the latest outlet to notice that a car belonging to Council Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers continues to be caught by city speed cameras at a rate that's well past shrugging off.
In Memoriam: So Many Lives Lost to Road Violence — And So Many Lessons We Could Be Learning
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In a twist on our annual story, we'll look at the specific details behind some of the year's most tragic deaths in hopes that the city and its drivers can learn some valuable lessons about keeping the most vulnerable road users safe.
Friday’s Headlines: Cold and Flew Season
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The "I-only-use-my-car-to-get-to-my-country-home" crowd is fleeing the city and it's cold as a witch's elbow. So enjoy the news.
Federal Funding Bill Contains $45M for New Active Transportation Program
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That great news was soured slightly, though, by the very small dollar figure attached to it.