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DECISION 2021: How Should the Next Mayor Rein In the NYPD?
Here's the frank assessment of 10 would-be mayors of de Blasio's many failures — and how to fix them.
December 21, 2020
THE DONOVAN PLATFORM: Better Transportation Can Make the City Fairer, Greener and Safer
Buses and bikes — that's the key to a better, safer and more equitable city, according to mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan. Here's a sneak peak at his transportation platform.
December 18, 2020
It’s Snow Problem for Drivers, But a Hot Mess for Cyclists, Thanks to City Prioritizing Cars
And this is where the bike boom goes bust.
December 17, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Snow Nice To Meet You
The weather outside is frightful, but our headlines are just delightful.
December 17, 2020
DECISION 2021: Mayoral Candidates Tout Their Records on Reckless Drivers
What have our would-be leaders done to make streets safer? Streetsblog asked the field.
December 17, 2020
DECISION 2021: Which Mayoral Candidates Support a Car-Free Manhattan?
Some hizzoner hopefuls are surprisingly open to some version of the idea, Streetsblog's questionnaire found.
December 16, 2020
City Finally Commits To Finishing Queens Boulevard Bike Lane — Again
The city said it would finally break ground on the last phase of the long-delayed Queens Boulevard protected bike lane next year — and exactly as it was originally designed. Sorry, Karen!
December 15, 2020
Mayor Says He is ‘Concerned’ About Restaurant Dining Areas that Drivers Can’t See Through
Many restaurants are using heavy, opaque materials to allow patrons to dine in relative warmth — but endangering cyclists and pedestrians because car drivers can no longer see through the outdoor dining structures.
December 15, 2020
DECISION 2021: The Next Mayor Will Monetize Free Parking
Whether its via residential permits, more meters, or loading zones, candidates expect that motorists will pay for time at the curb.
December 15, 2020
DECISION 2021: Mayoral Hopefuls Plan for Our COVID-Socked Streets
Streetsblog asked 11 candidates who would lead the city to expound on their vision for street safety. Ten stepped up. Part One of their answers.
December 14, 2020