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
Blame State DOT for the Slushy Mess on the West Side Greenway on Friday Morning
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The state's overbuilt response to last year's vehicular terrorist attack on the West Side Greenway has made the nation's most popular bike path nearly impassible during snow storms like the one on Thursday.
Two Cops Arrested for Drunken Hit-and-Runs In As Many Days
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If the NYPD is serious about traffic safety, its rank-and-file haven't gotten the message.
Byford: Cameras Are A Lot Better Than Cops at Clearing Bus Lanes
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The NYC Transit president says he needs more than just cops to help his buses move smoothly. He needs cameras.
MTA and City Screw Working Poor with So-Called ‘Fair Fares’
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A discount on weekly and monthly Metrocards doesn't help the working poor — who tend to pay as they go because they don't have big money to spend up front.
New York’s Amazon Deal Has Little For Miserable Queens Commuters
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Transit is not going to get appreciably better under this sweetheart deal with Amazon.
Uber: NYC Needs 100,000 to 200,000 E-Bikes
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Should the city let Uber do what it always does — dump its product everywhere and let consumers sort it all out?
Joe Lhota’s Resignation from the MTA: What You Need to Know
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Lhota's departure means real leadership is around the corner. Hopefully.
Fourth Avenue Protected Bike Lane is Very Delayed
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DOT has significantly scaled back the number of blocks of protected bike lanes it plans to install on Fourth Avenue this year.
Unlicensed Hit-and-Run Driver Charged for Killing 90-Year-Old in Queens
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Police took immediate action — a stark contrast to the NYPD approach to multiple recent fatal collisions.
Transit Was the Key to Amazon’s Choice of Long Island City
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The booming neighborhood is already facing challenges bringing its transportation infrastructure up to speed. Here's what you need to know.
Jumaane Williams Apologizes for His 18 Speeding Tickets
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The frontrunner in next year's likely Public Advocate special election says he sees the summonses as a "call to action" to slow down.
Cuomo: Marty Golden and ‘Trump’s Agenda’ Failed New York on Speed Cameras
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Republican State Senator Marty Golden is too busy carrying President Trump's water to care about the "life and death" of his constituents, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday.