Friday’s Headlines: Parking Ticket The Rich Edition
Council Member Justin Brannan wants to give the city the power to vary financial penalties for civil infractions like illegal parking based on the wealth of the violator. Plus other news.
April 28, 2023
Council Transportation Chair Says She Does Want Bike Lanes — But Also Community Board Input
Unelected community boards should be able to dictate the terms of street safety redesigns in their districts — even if that goes against the judgment of city planners, City Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers said this week.
April 27, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Albany Budget Watch Edition
A state budget deal is "very close," Gov. Hochul said. Plus other news.
April 26, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: Better Bedford Avenue Edition
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.
April 24, 2023
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Intermittent’ Closures on the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Edition
The Brooklyn Bridge bike lane will experience "intermittent" closures from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. Plus other news.
April 21, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Construction Zone Chaos Edition
Transportation Alternatives and Bike New York will rally (and ride) to "#Fix4thAve" on May. Plus other news.
April 20, 2023
SEE IT: 30 Minutes on Second Avenue Make the Case for Wider Bike Lanes
The number of bikes and micro-mobility devices on Second Avenue is catching up to the number of cars and trucks, according to Clarence Eckerson's latest Streetfilm — even though there's just one designated bike lane on the strip compared to three for private vehicles.
April 20, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Getting Away With It Edition
NYPD on Tuesday announced the arrest of a driver for killing a woman on a motorized scooter last June. Plus other news.
April 19, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Unseasonably Warm Weather Edition
Today's weather is freakishly hot. Plus other news.
April 13, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Paper (License) Plate Caper Edition
Streetsblog's Jesse Coburn appeared on WNYC's "The Brian Lehrer Show." Plus other news.
April 11, 2023
