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Ongoing Suspension of Scofflaw Towing Making Roadways Less Safe
The city has still not resumed hauling away the cars of tens of thousands of scofflaw drivers who rack up (and then don't pay) multiple infractions for their dangerous driving or also-dangerous selfishness — despite 2021 ending as the bloodiest year for road violence since 2013.
January 18, 2022
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project
New mayor, same old problem.
January 10, 2022
N’East Queens to DOT: Give Us the Safest Bike Lanes, Not Just Paint
They want the best or nothing.
January 4, 2022
In Memoriam 2021: Too Many Lives Lost; Too Many Cases Unsolved
It's the bloodiest year of Mayor de Blasio's Vision Zero initiative — and hit-and-run cases are also on the rise. And the NYPD isn't solving enough of them. An analysis.
December 30, 2021
THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years of Vision Zero Ends with More Cars and More Death
Car ownership under this mayor has been steadily rising since his very first days in office. And on Monday, he claimed that's not part of his legacy.
December 28, 2021
THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years Of Broken Bus Policy
Two terms in office and one big missed opportunity to end the "Tale of Two Cities" for transit.
December 27, 2021
Streetsies 2021: The Advocate of the Year
The nominees include a leader of the deliverista movement, an indefatigable Chelsea legend, the Riders Alliance, the Bridges for People campaign and a woman who yelled at Eric Adams to do more about road safety.
December 23, 2021
Incoming DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Promises To Upgrade Half of the City’s Plastic-Protected Bike Lanes
Call incoming Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez the Man of Steel.
December 21, 2021
Pedal Power: City Council Bill Might Speed Up Bike Lane Installation
A new Council bill that could speed up the process of installing bike lanes is in danger of ending up in the dust bin of history if current lawmakers don't get their act together before their term ends on Dec. 31.
December 9, 2021
SEE IT! Transportation Alternatives Shows Off ‘Shovel Ready’ NYC 25X25 Projects
If you have five minutes, you really gotta look at these videos.
December 8, 2021
