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Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Fairly Often’ Edition
Andrew Cuomo claims he rides the subway "every other week." Plus more news.
June 4, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition
There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news. But maybe his voice will lead to change. Plus other news.
June 3, 2025
Car Harms Monday: ‘Gridlock Sam’ Says We Have Lost Our Lives to the Automobile
Take it from the former head of the city's Department of Traffic: If we restore valuable public space to the people, the result will be a healthier, happier, and more humane city.
June 2, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: Critical Mass of Rage Against the NYPD Edition
Scores of New Yorkers rode on Friday to protest the Police Department's criminal crackdown on cyclists. Plus other news.
June 2, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Bike Guides to Build Your City
Let's talk bike lane design guides, the importance of history, political will, and the stress of being an expert witness in court.
June 2, 2025
Cyclist: Cop Pulled a Taser During Summons Chase
In a dramatic escalation of the NYPD's criminal crackdown on bike riders, a police officer pulled a stun gun while chasing a cyclist for allegedly running a red light on a regular bike.
May 30, 2025
Tisch Reveals Real Reason for Her E-Bike Crackdown: E-Bike Licensing
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch doubles down on her cycling criminalization campaign, saying e-bike licensing is the only other option.
May 30, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Astoria’s Big Beautiful 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard
Streetsblog paid a visit to New York City's widest on-street protected bike lane ever, which is up and running in Astoria.
May 30, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: A ‘Critical’ Moment Edition
Cyclists will protest against the NYPD's bike crackdown with a Critical Mass ride to City Hall on Friday. Plus more news.
May 30, 2025
Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch’s Rationale
In the first four months of this year, e-bike crashes and injuries were down by double-digit percentages. So, um, why is the NYPD cracking down?
May 29, 2025