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11th Bike Rider of the Year Killed on Congested 11th Ave.
It's a congested area that won't see any traffic relief due to Gov. Hochul's abandonment of congestion pricing.
June 7, 2024
Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It
Let’s be clear: the Governor’s announcement to “indefinitely delay implementation” is effectively a cancellation of congestion pricing.
June 7, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Taking Its Toll Edition
Congestion pricing still dominated the news cycle as confusion reigned.
June 7, 2024
Opinion: Gov. Hochul Risks Handing Donald Trump the Keys To NYC’s Transportation Future
Is this really the way a New York Democrat wants her legacy on transit and climate change to play out?
June 6, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: So How Was Your Day Edition
The only story yesterday was Gov. Hochul's decision to shelve congestion pricing.
June 6, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Flushed Away Edition
Literally every reporter at Streetsblog handed in their resignation letter at just before midnight. Plus other news.
June 5, 2024
‘Brake’ Podcast: Why ‘Sustainable Transport’ Is Not Enough — Even in The Netherlands
A book written for Dutch audiences unpacks why even the Netherlands still must work to make its "transportation" system more welcoming.
June 4, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: The Times’s ‘Street Wars’ Column Has No Shame Edition
The Times printed another head-shaker of a piece titled, "Where Do Those Painted White ‘Ghost Bikes’ Come From?" Streetsblog readers certainly don't have to wonder. Plus other news.
June 4, 2024
#StuckAtDOT: Weeks After Truck Slams into Concrete, Residents Are Waiting For Safety
A month ago a truck driver slammed into a pedestrian refuge island at the intersection of Flatbush and DeKalb avenues. It still hasn't been fixed.
June 4, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: More Weird Coverage from the Times Edition
Another day, another chance to point out flaws in the Times's coverage of congestion pricing. Plus other news.
June 3, 2024