Op/Ed
Streetsblog Basics
OPINION: Rich Nabes Get More City Programs, While Poor Areas Struggle for Basic Transit
Restaurant streets have sprouted apace. Bus lanes? Not so much.
August 27, 2020
EQUAL TIME: Industry City Rezoning Will Help Sunset Park, City
The CEO of Industry City says the rezoning will not be a force for gentrification, but will be an engine for good jobs for its Sunset Park neighbors.
August 21, 2020
OPINION: The Industry City Rezoning Is Bad for Brooklyn
'It’s a stunning example of the economic exploitation and segregation that characterize gentrifying New York,' argues Assembly candidate Marcela Mitaynes.
August 21, 2020
OPINION: Class War, Local and Express
What a Twitter spat says about how Gov. Cuomo and his minions run the MTA.
August 19, 2020
Opinion: Why is This Tiny E-Vehicle Illegal?
A newfangled device points up flaws in the VTL that can lead to over-policing and harassment.
August 13, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: Carmageddon is Here, Mr. Mayor
It's time for an update on all the measures Mayor de Blasio has (or has not!) undertaken to rein in cars.
August 10, 2020
Opinion: Why We Are Organizing a Union at TransAlt
Giving workers a seat at the table will help advance the mission of street safety.
August 7, 2020
Opinion: Let the Schools Use the Streets
The city's opening of streets for restaurants provided a lifeline in the pandemic. The schools deserve no less.
August 6, 2020
Opinion: Why is DOT Commissioner Trottenberg Happy with Half-Measures from a Middling Mayor?
What is the last 17 months of the de Blasio administration going to be like? That's up to the DOT Commissioner, who can go bold or go home.
August 3, 2020
Opinion: After Revel’s Retreat, Whither the Motorcycle in NYC?
The experience of the e-scooter service showed the need for better safety education. But, with proper rules and encouragement, motorcycles could enhance mobility while reducing cars.
July 30, 2020
