Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about COVID-19

REPORT: Increase in Death Rate in 2020 Highest One-Year Spike in Almost a Century

By Kea Wilson | Mar 4, 2021 | No Comments

The total annual mileage dropped about 13 percent during the pandemic, meaning that the increase in the death rate was actually the highest since 1924.

Transportation Alternatives Wants Mayoral Candidates To Commit to 25% More Open Space

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 1, 2021 | No Comments

Vision Zero? How about Vision 25 by 25?

Candidates in the special election include (from left): Latoya Benjamin, Selvena Brooks-Powers, Pesach Osina, Manny Silva, Shawn Rux and Nancy Martinez

DECISION 2021: Meet the Council Candidates for Queens District 31

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 19, 2021 | No Comments

Streetsblog spoke to the top hopefuls to see what they believe needs to be addressed. If you read no other Queens council story today, this is the one.

Photo: New York Convention and Visitors Bureau

Advocates Say Bill to Address Helicopter Frustrations Doesn’t Go Far Enough — NYPD, and Out-of-Towners Still a Problem

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 18, 2021 | No Comments

A City Council effort to rein private helicopters that locals say has terrorized the city with noise and pollution will do little to actually curb the problem, advocates say.

Talking Headways Podcast: COVID-19 on the Streets

By Jeff Wood | Feb 4, 2021 | No Comments

So has the pandemic been all bad? No! We're using streets better. Listen to our conversation with Shared Use Mobility Center Founder-in-Residence Sharon Feigon.

Four Unanswered Questions about Biden’s Transportation Relief Plan

By Kea Wilson | Jan 15, 2021 | No Comments

Transit advocates are applauding President-elect Biden's COVID-19 relief plan, but wonder whether it will be enough to save the green modes that millions of Americans rely on.

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