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The many unsolved hit-and-runs include (from top) the deaths of Jose Ramos, Imorne Horton and Matthew Jensen. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

In Memoriam 2021: Too Many Lives Lost; Too Many Cases Unsolved

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 30, 2021 | No Comments

It's the bloodiest year of Mayor de Blasio's Vision Zero initiative — and hit-and-run cases are also on the rise. And the NYPD isn't solving enough of them. An analysis.

THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years of Vision Zero Ends with More Cars and More Death

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 28, 2021 | No Comments

Car ownership under this mayor has been steadily rising since his very first days in office. And on Monday, he claimed that's not part of his legacy.

Buses are not as good as they could be, advocates say. Photo: DOT

THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years Of Broken Bus Policy

By Dave Colon | Dec 27, 2021 | No Comments

Two terms in office and one big missed opportunity to end the "Tale of Two Cities" for transit.

Streetsies 2021: The Advocate of the Year

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 23, 2021 | No Comments

The nominees include a leader of the deliverista movement, an indefatigable Chelsea legend, the Riders Alliance, the Bridges for People campaign and a woman who yelled at Eric Adams to do more about road safety.

Ydanis Rodriguez at a press conference announcing his appointment to the Department of Transportation in December 2021. Photo: Dave Colon

Incoming DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Promises To Upgrade Half of the City’s Plastic-Protected Bike Lanes

By Dave Colon | Dec 21, 2021 | No Comments

Call incoming Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez the Man of Steel.

What if bike lanes could spend less time on trial in front of community boards? That's what Council Member Antonio Reynoso (inset) wants to know. Main photo: Dan Hetteix

Pedal Power: City Council Bill Might Speed Up Bike Lane Installation

By Dave Colon | Dec 9, 2021 | No Comments

A new Council bill that could speed up the process of installing bike lanes is in danger of ending up in the dust bin of history if current lawmakers don't get their act together before their term ends on Dec. 31.

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