Cyclists Will Finally Be Welcome on Cross Bay and Henry Hudson Bridges
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The MTA is finally following up on state legislation mandating more bike access.
Opinion: Cars Do More Damage to Business Districts Than Local Officials Admit
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The disproportionate number of crashes caused by unlicensed drivers defeat the business-friendly and safety purpose of complete streets, road diets, curb extensions, and other traffic-calming elements to encourage bike- and pedestrian-safe main streets.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Back to the Future Edition
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A 15-year struggle to pedestrianize Bedford Avenue gets us thinking about activism, urgency and Council Member Chi Ossé. Plus all the other news.
EXCLUSIVE: Fair Fares to Roll Out on OMNY Next Year But Enrollment Still Lags
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The city's Fair Fares program providing half-priced MetroCards to low-income New Yorkers will transition to the MTA's OMNY payment system next year, Streetsblog has learned.
How Electronic ‘Eyes’ Will Patrol the Curb of the Future
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Cameras could police bike lanes, loading zones and more — if Albany lets the city move. Advocates: Keep plugging!
City’s ‘Open Streets’ Program Sparked Economic Growth During Pandemic, New Report Shows
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Maybe this will silence the skeptics.
Massive Show of Support from Restaurant and Design Pros for a DOT-Led Open Restaurant Program
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The list of supporters is like a Who's Who of the overlapping worlds of architecture, urban planning, public space management, design and livable streets advocacy.
Safety Group Walks Back Advice to Let Risky Teens Drive Megacars
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A top safety organization is recommending that parents put their teen drivers in larger cars that are safer for occupants but more lethal for pedestrians and cyclists — raising the issue of why we are enlisting children in the SUV arms race rather than making cars smaller and safer for everyone.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Oh, Rats Edition
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We were pleased that Streetsblog was referenced several times in New York Magazine's cover story on outdoor dining. But we were also disappointed that its writer ignored some of the best stuff we told him. Plus other news of the day.
OPINION: Use Speed Cameras to Change Drivers’ Behavior
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Combined with other interventions, the devices could have an even greater role in traffic calming post-pandemic.
DOT Testing Out Fix for ‘Cheese Grater’ Bike Lane on Roosevelt I. Bridge
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The Department of Transportation confirmed that it is ditching the dangerous and slippery metal surface on the Roosevelt Island Bridge bike lane, covering it with panels that allow for a smooth and safe ride.
NUMBER CRUNCH: ‘Paseo Park’ is Already a Success Story, Defying Screaming Foes
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Nice ribbon-cutting, Ydanis, but “Paseo Park,” is already an overwhelming success: the street has become much safer for all users as it has created dignified public space for all residents.