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Wait, Wut? The US, Where Road Violence is a National Crisis, Wants to Advise Other Countries?!
Don't do as I say — and definitely don't do as I do!
July 6, 2022
Op-Ed: Protecting Transit Workers During — and After — the COVID Crisis
The virus has exposed widespread failures in how we protect our essential workforce. Here's the actions agencies must take now and after the pandemic subsides.
April 14, 2020
Op-Ed: For a Safe, Healthy City, We Need an Auto-Free Zone in Manhattan
COVID-19 underscores that closing streets to traffic and enhancing amenities in the crowded core will be vital to the survival of urban America.
April 1, 2020
Op-Ed: Let’s Build a Network of ‘Quiet Streets’
COVID19 demonstrates the need for more space for people — like this gorgeous rendering above.
March 30, 2020
Never Stop Stopping: Removing Bus Stops Isn’t Easy — In New York City or Anywhere Else
Buses move so slowly across our city partly because there are too many stops spaced too closely together. Andy Byford wants to change that. But he's facing opposition from "Mrs. McGillicuddy."
April 19, 2019
EXPLAINER: Why Mayor de Blasio’s Placard Abuse Announcement Today Will Fall Short
On Thursday, the de Blasio administration will release details of its long-awaited effort to curb placard abuse. Don't get your hopes up.
February 21, 2019
New York State Finally Has a New DMV Commissioner. Here’s What He Needs to Do
Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder will fill a seat left vacant since Gov. Cuomo's first term. Streetsblog has a long list of actions he must take to make state roadways safer.
January 30, 2019
