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Mayor Triples Down on His ‘Adamant’ Refusal to Create More Open Space, But Finally Blames Drivers
Mayor de Blasio once again argued that he could not create more open space for socially responsible recreation because the NYPD could not enforced it — but this time, the mayor staked out new territory: He blamed reckless drivers.
April 14, 2020
SEE IT! New Streetfilms Video Shows Why We Won’t Go Back
Under normal circumstances, the world is upside-down: a small minority of selfish car owners force the rest of us to breathe toxic exhaust, get stuck in their traffic, be killed by their reckless use of steel cages, get terrified just to cross a street, etc. So let's change that.
April 14, 2020
SPEED DEMONS ON STEROIDS: Do Our Leaders Even Care About Reckless Drivers Right Now?
The increase in speeding has gotten even worse — with school zone speed cameras now issuing 57 percent more tickets since the beginning of Gov. Cuomo's statewide shutdown on March 22.
April 13, 2020
Our Latest Satire Evokes The Who: Mayor de Blasio is a ‘Car-Loving Monster’
The song, based on The Who's "Pinball Wizard," explores how more and more people are calling for more open space during the coronavirus crisis.
April 9, 2020
City Planning To Walkers: Drop Dead
Hey, I'm walkin' here! The Department of City Planning accidentally tweeted that New York City's sidewalks weren't wide enough for safe passage.
April 9, 2020
Op-Ed: Skip the Victim-Blaming on Bike Lanes, New York Times!
Health columnist Jane Brody, usually a beacon of sense, gets city cycling badly wrong, a traffic expert says.
April 9, 2020
Mayor Under Fire for Quickly Killing His Ill-Conceived, Over-Policed ‘Open-Streets’ Plan
The Council Speaker said the mayor was not "smart" about his initial pilot program, which is now dead.
April 6, 2020
Op-Ed: Dear Gov. Cuomo, The Problem Is Crowding, Not ‘Density’!
The coronavirus crisis show why New York's leader must move forcefully to create more space for people, a prominent urbanist argues.
April 6, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: People Really Seem to Get It Edition
Yesterday, legendary reporter Dan Rather looked around at all the space that's still allowed to car drivers and car storers and said he was made as hell and not going to take it anymore. And cover your face outside! Plus other news.
April 3, 2020
… And Give Queens Residents More Room To Breathe and Stroll
As COVID-19 hits hard in crowded neighborhoods, the mayor's plan to open pedestrian streets must be much bolder.
April 2, 2020
