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
MONEY FOR NOTHING: Transit Authority Gives Manhattan Taxi Fees to Queens Drivers
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Public transit riders just got screwed again by entitled car owners.
Robert Caro Stands By His ‘Power Broker’ Sub-Title — And Here’s Why
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In 1974, he underscored his magnum opus as "Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." This week, Caro reiterated that New York has never recovered from the master builder's evil.
Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization
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Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.
Byford Tells MTA Workers the Obvious: Ride Transit — And Don’t Park Illegally!
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"Placing your vest on the dashboard does not exempt you from parking regulations," Byford wrote in a March 26 letter to NYC Transit staff.
A Slippery Slope: Do Albany’s Congestion Toll Exemptions Set A Dangerous Precedent?
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Congestion pricing passed the state legislature on Monday morning with minimal exemptions. Don't count on it staying that way.
SEE IT! Is This Cop ‘Disoriented’ or Just Road-Raging Through Flushing?
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It is unclear what interaction, if any, the officer had with the car in front of him, but it certainly looks like he was angry about something.
De Blasio’s City Fleet Cuts Don’t Come Close to Reducing the Car Problem He Created
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More city workers are driving and their overall mileage is way up.
De Blasio Won’t Say Words ‘Bike Lane’ and ‘Queens Blvd.’ Together
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Mayor de Blasio declined to commit to installing a protected bike lane — which is his own administration's plan — as part of the long-delayed final phase of the Queens Boulevard safety redesign.
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
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Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
MTA Backtracks on ‘Bus and Frisk’ Plan After Advocates Condemn ‘Cops on Buses’ Comment
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Andy Byford's call on Monday for more cops on buses raised the specter of the NYPD's repudiated stop-and-frisk policy.
Community Boards: The Roadblock to Safer Streets
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If you're wondering why your street doesn't have a bike lane, you might want to check with your local community board.
Heastie Makes History: Assembly Has The Votes to Pass Congestion Pricing
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Gov. Cuomo's plan will pass. The details, however, are still being worked out.