Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Coronavirus Crisis

The 34th Avenue open street at sunset. This is what democracy looks like. File photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

OPINION: Make 34th Avenue a Living Memorial to the Pandemic

By Steven Bodzin | Mar 17, 2021 | No Comments

The best way to honor the pandemic dead is to mark their passing, but also celebrate life — and a truly permanent 34th Avenue open street is the perfect way to do that, says our op-ed writer.

Mayor de Blasio (center), last seen riding a bike in August, 2018. Photo: Natalie Grybauskas

ONE YEAR LATER: What Did De Blasio Do After Telling New Yorkers to ‘Bike or Walk to Work’

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 10, 2021 | No Comments

"When I compare it to Paris, Milan, London it just feels like we wasted a historic opportunity," said one activist.

The extremely protected Northern Boulevard bike lane. Photo: Angela Stach

Northern Boulevard Bike Lane Lost In Time Like Tears In Rain

By Dave Colon | Mar 5, 2021 | No Comments

The pandemic must be over, right, because the Northern Boulevard temporary protected bike lane has completely disappeared.

Coming soon: a Revel e-bike, manufactured by Wing. Photo: Revel

WINGING IT: Revel Expands With Monthly E-Bike Subscriptions

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 16, 2021 | No Comments

Revel scooter's finally got Wings.

Analysis: Yes, MTA Should Shut Lines — But Not the Whole Subway! — for Repairs

By Eve Kessler | Feb 4, 2021 | No Comments

A rationale for the nightly system closures rings hollow for many.

Buget money could mean more protected bike lanes, such as this one on the Madison Avenue Bridge from the Bronx. File photo: David Meyer

DOT Is Relatively Unscathed in City’s Massive Budget Cut

By Julianne Cuba | Jan 26, 2021 | No Comments

But what DOT does with the money is what counts, according to advocates.

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