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Promises, Promises: What the Candidates Said At The Transit Forum
Yes, the 2025 mayoral race is in full swing — which also means the candidate forum season is here, too.
December 3, 2024
River to River! DOT Will Close Dyckman Protected Bike Lane Gap
The four-block stretch will close a gap between the East and West sides of uptown Manhattan. But the agency may give in to a handful of drivers who are demanding their free parking over daylighting.
December 3, 2024
Giving Tuesday: The 2024 Sustainable Transportation Book Guide!
The previous 11-plus months have been epic for urbanism-related books. Why not buy a few for the advocates on your holiday list?
December 3, 2024
The Pedestrianization of Europe’s Busiest Shopping Street Offers a Great Lesson for U.S. Cities
Oxford Street is poised for a pedestrian-friendly makeover. What can the U.S. learn from their journey to get there?
December 3, 2024
Astoria Residents are Fighting Car Culture One Cop at a Time
Why does this one precinct in a quiet corner of a residential neighborhood have so many high-speed police chases?
December 2, 2024
Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup
The Sanitation Department beat the rats, but its workers still have to take on parked cars.
December 2, 2024
Sound Vision: Two Broadway Blocks To Get Permanent Upgrades
"We’re really looking to create a premier public space," said the DOT's Public Realm Unit acting lead. All right then!
November 27, 2024
Pennsylvania Shifted Cash From Highways to Transit – Could We Do the Same?
"If your governor says they don't have money for transit, they are lying," said one advocate.
November 27, 2024
Pedestrian Struck and Injured in Queens by an NYPD Traffic Agent: Cops
Police officials said that one of their traffic agents struck and injured a pedestrian in Jackson Heights on Monday night, and was not arrested.
November 26, 2024
DWI Convictions Will Finally Mean License Points in New York State
For the first time, New York driver convicted of drunk driving or aggravated unlicensed operation will receive points on their license.
November 26, 2024
