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
With Legislators’ Push, Cuomo Agrees to 460 More Speed Cams Than He Wanted
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A great day for safety as the state legislature authorizes 750 school zone speed camera systems for New York City.
MTA: Improved Subway Service Boosts Our Pitch for Congestion Pricing
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The subways are getting better, which mutes the voice of some lawmakers who argue that the MTA can't be trusted with congestion pricing revenue.
Q&A: Will Carl Heastie Lead on Congestion Pricing? Don’t Count on It.
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Streetsblog spoke with the Speaker on Wednesday in his Albany office.
Council Member Chin: Charging an Extra $.50 or $1 for Parking Will Ruin Chinatown
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It's the same old story, but it's still not true: Low-cost parking is not essential to help small businesses.
Has Congestion Pricing’s Moment Finally Arrived in Albany?
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Legislators realize they have to come up with money for transit — or else face the wrath of their constituents.
Corey Johnson Just Exposed NYC’s Leadership Gap on Transportation
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The city council speaker is running circles around Mayor de Blasio as Hizzoner's interest and intensity on the full range of livable streets issues wanes.
Five Questions: Should The City Take Over the Transit System?
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Wouldn't it just be better if the city was running its own transit system instead of the unaccountable MTA, as Corey Johnson has discussed? Here's what you need to know.
Pol: State Legislature Can Mandate Now-Scrubbed L-Pocalypse Improvements
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A senior lawmaker threatens unilateral action if the MTA and DOT don't heed community calls for better transit mitigations during upcoming tunnel rehabilitation.
On MTA Reform, De Blasio Gave Cuomo Everything — And Got Nothing In Return
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Mayor de Blasio is apparently so eager to get the MTA off his hands, he's giving the keys to the kingdom to Governor Cuomo without even putting up a fight.
BREAKING: Mayor de Blasio Endorses Congestion Pricing as Part of Cuomo MTA Takeover
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The mayor says he supports congestion pricing as part of a new pact with the governor to tighten control of the MTA and fund improvements.
It’s a Really Big Week for the Flailing MTA
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A lot is going to happen concerning the future of our city.
De Blasio’s Placard ‘Crackdown’ Is Actually More Parking Perks for Cops!
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Mayor de Blasio unveils a sham placard crackdown that's not a crackdown at all.