Dave Colon

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Governor Kathy Hochul (l), Mayor Eric Adams (center) and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell (r) at Thursday's police-heavy announcement that police will not be tasked with arresting homeless people on the subway. Photo: Dave Colon

Mayor Adams Promises that Subway Cops Will Ask, 'How Was Your Day?'

By Dave Colon | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

"When is the last time you saw an officer walk through the train [and ask], 'How are you?' 'How was your day?'" the mayor said.

Gov. Hochul has edited the Regional Plan Association's Triboro plan. But it's a start.

ALL ABOARD! Hochul Seeks Subway Between Bay Ridge and Jax Hghts

By Dave Colon | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

The State of the State address included a plan to turn rail right-of-way into the Interborough Express between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights and intersecting with 17 subway lines and the LIRR.

The DOT didn’t think that super-wide 46th Avenue was appropriate for a protected bike lane, but Community Board 10 did. Photo: Google

N’East Queens to DOT: Give Us the Safest Bike Lanes, Not Just Paint

By Dave Colon | Jan 4, 2022 | No Comments

They want the best or nothing.

Mayor Eric Adams doing a very normal thing. Photo: NYC Mayor's Office

LEST WE FORGET: It’s Normal for the Mayor to Take the Subway or Ride a Bike

By Dave Colon | Jan 4, 2022 | No Comments

You know what's weird? A mayor not riding the subway or a bike to get around.

Delivery workers — independent contractors or employees with rights? The National Labor Relations Board is once again asking.

Federal Labor Board Considering if Gig Workers are Independent Contractors or Employees

By Dave Colon | Dec 30, 2021 | No Comments

A federal board may give workers more power ... or maybe not.

Ydanis Rodriguez at a press conference announcing his appointment to the Department of Transportation in December 2021. Photo: Dave Colon

Incoming DOT Commissioner Supports Residential Parking Permits

By Dave Colon | Dec 28, 2021 | No Comments

Ydanis Rodriguez threw car owners a bone by reiterating his support for a citywide residential parking permit program — even though the agency he will take over has staunchly opposed it.

Buses are not as good as they could be, advocates say. Photo: DOT

THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years Of Broken Bus Policy

By Dave Colon | Dec 27, 2021 | No Comments

Two terms in office and one big missed opportunity to end the "Tale of Two Cities" for transit.

Two years later, we have the start of the beginning of digital placards. Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio Unveils Tiny Digital Placard Pilot in Final Days

By Dave Colon | Dec 23, 2021 | No Comments

Too little? Most likely. Too late? Definitely.

Incoming DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Promises To Upgrade Half of the City’s Plastic-Protected Bike Lanes

By Dave Colon | Dec 21, 2021 | No Comments

Call incoming Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez the Man of Steel.

Streetsies 2021: The Biggest Reasons To Hope For A Brighter Future

By Dave Colon | Dec 21, 2021 | No Comments

Let's highlight the news stories and developments that prove that maybe, just maybe, 2022 will be a transformative year.

MTA Chairman Janno Lieber gesturing with his thumb to indicate which direction he wants state funding to transit to go. Photo: Dave Colon

Janno To Albany: Fund the MTA Like the Fire Department (Wait, Like Free?)

By Dave Colon | Dec 16, 2021 | No Comments

Could this finally kickstart a discussion of free transit?

Less traffic. A big check. Tolls. And the pricing zone. We're one step closer to it all coming true.

Revealed: Early Congestion Pricing Study Shows Congestion Pricing Works

By Dave Colon | Dec 9, 2021 | No Comments

An early study on congestion pricing that the MTA was required to give the federal government predicted that the drop in traffic volume attributed to the toll would be larger than previously believed.

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