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Advocates Slam Prospect Park Striping as a Half Measure
The Department of Transportation heralded its completion of its repainting of Prospect Park's East Drive, but the measure to give pedestrians more marked space barely scratched the surface of what advocates sought.
August 10, 2023
DOT Installs ‘Banker’s Anchor’ Pedestrian Plaza in Greenpoint
At least this Greenpoint street safety project is moving along!
August 10, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Grate’ News Edition
A longstanding hazard for cyclists is no more Uptown. Plus more news.
August 8, 2023
Does FreshDirect Need To Follow Parking Rules? The Police Don’t Seem To Think So
I fought FreshDirect and the trucks won.
August 4, 2023
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Rallying Bronx Pols Against Fordham Road Bus Lane Fixes: Sources
While he’s said nothing about the issue publicly, the congressman has been quietly assembling opposition to proposed bus lane upgrades in recent weeks, four officials told Streetsblog.
August 3, 2023
Adams Weighs McGuinness Redesigns, But Tells Parents He Can’t Commit to Original Plan
DOT will pitch its watered down McGuinness proposal to the mayor on Thursday, according to a local leader with knowledge of the planned meeting.
August 3, 2023
SPLIT THE BABY: DOT Sacrifices Safety on McGuinness to Appease Redesign Opponents
The Adams administration's watered down redesign of Brooklyn's McGuinness Boulevard cedes ground to the project's opponents.
August 1, 2023
DOT Rethinks ‘Terrible’ Atlantic Ave. BQE Ramp Redesigns
Maybe adding more highway infrastructure through Brooklyn is not the answer.
July 31, 2023
City To Close Loophole That Allows Drivers to Park in Certain Crosswalks
The move would bring more daylighting to NYC streets.
July 27, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Street Transformation Edition
Brooklyn's Ashland Place is now one-way except for bicycles. Plus other news.
July 27, 2023
