David Meyer
A native of Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD, David Meyer has been a reporter for Streetsblog NYC since Fall 2015. A 2013 graduate of the University of Maryland, he now lives in Brooklyn.
Recent Posts
The DOT Quandary: Double-Parking Isn’t Illegal — Except When It Actually Is
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A new proposal aims to reduce congestion-causing deliveries, but objectively speaking, it won't change much on New York's chaotic streets unless the city stops giving so much free parking to car owners.
Watchdog: Average MTA Board Member Earns 10x More than Average Rider
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It's kind of mind-blowing to think that 89 percent of MTA customers live in the city, but only 41 percent of the MTA board does. And the average MTA board member salary is 10 times that of the average customer. Out of touch? More like out of orbit.
Four Lessons for 14th Street From Toronto’s Transit-First King Street
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The city is undertaking an experiment by creating a transit and truck priority route on 14th Street — based on a successful version in Toronto. But has New York's Department of Transportation completely followed the lesson plan of Toronto's King Street — or just selected a few items off the a la carte menu?
De Blasio Announces Grand Street Bike Lanes Will Stay, Ending L-Train Uncertainty
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The future of the bike lanes had been uncertain since the day Governor Cuomo canceled the L-train shutdown. But Mayor de Blasio is suddenly on a roll.
Try, Try Again: Jessica Ramos Bill Proposes Simpler E-Bike/E-Scooter Legislation
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Unlike an earlier bill, this one omits requirements for e-scooter or e-bike riders to wear helmets or yield to motorists.
BREAKING: City to Keep 14th Street ‘Busway’ Plan Despite No L-Train Shutdown
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Early reports that the de Blasio administration would move ahead with a bus-only plan for 14th Street have been confirmed.
MTA Says Buses Are The Best Bet on 14th St. During the L Slowdown — But Busway Remains In Flux
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DOT began installing the busway before Governor Cuomo canceled the full L shutdown — now its future is uncertain.
Staten Island Gets More Dockless Bike-Share — But Not Bike Lanes
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It's a bit weird, considering that Staten Island does not have a single street with a protected bike lane on it.
Never Stop Stopping: Removing Bus Stops Isn’t Easy — In New York City or Anywhere Else
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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."
City Unveils Steps to Meet Its Commitment to Faster Bus Speeds
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The mayor tries to shake the nickname "Bill de Bus-is-Slow."
HOLD UP: All-Door Bus Boarding Won’t Happen Until 2021, MTA Says
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More delays for a not-so-simple change that will make buses better.
RIVERDALE REBATE! Bronx Drivers Get Free Ride Over Henry Hudson Bridge In Congestion Pricing Carveout
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Crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge will be free for Bronx drivers, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz announced.