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
NYPD ‘Looking Into’ Officer Assault of Cyclist
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City Hall and the NYPD moved quickly to quell a brewing tempest over a police officer who not only blocked a bike lane, leading to a cyclist's injury, but also shoved a second cyclist for no apparent reason.
City Hall: Police Officer Who Shoved Cyclist on Jay Street is a ‘Problem’
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For two days, cops have been in the bike lane on Jay Street. One woman was badly injured and another cyclist was shoved by an officer. Um, what exactly is going on, Mr. Mayor?
Byford to City: Get Out of My Way
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The NYC Transit chief warns that his ambitious plans to fix the subways and buses will grind "to a halt" if faced with constant "stand-offs" with local electeds.
Placard Abuse? Fernando Cabrera Wants to Issue More Free Parking!
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Here's a great plan ... if you want more would-be leaders with "windshield perspectives" on their neighborhoods.
Hey, DOT, Smarter Signal Timing Could Resolve Bike-Car-Pedestrian Conflict
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With the right traffic signal timing, city officials could maximize the successive green lights for all road users.
Vigilante Throws Thumbtacks to Injure Cyclists Along 43rd Ave Protected Bike Lane
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Bike lane opponents are resorting to terrorism.
What Leadership Looks Like: Council Speaker Wants to ‘Break’ NY’s Car Culture
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City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said it for the second straight day!
City Council E-Bike/E-Scooter Legislation: What You Need to Know
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The legislative package unveiled Wednesday by Council Members Rafael Espinal and colleagues comprises four bills. Here's our primer.
Mystery Solved: DOT Finds Madison Lyden’s ‘Ghost’ Bike — In Its Own Warehouse!
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The bike, which the city removed ahead of last week's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, had been missing for 10 days.
City Ignores West Side Request for Loading Zones — Putting Parking Over Safety
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A Manhattan community board's request for dedicated loading zones along Central Park West and West End Avenue has received silence from the de Blasio administration.
Take That, Haters: Woodhaven Blvd. Bus Lanes Have Sped Up Service With Minimal Impact on Drivers
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Another successful SBS line should finally shut up opponents of good bus service.
Cuomo Comes Out Against Fare Hikes But Passes the Buck on Everything Else
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The governor is literally all over the subway map.