Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Street Safety

Politicians talk a lot about speed cameras — a montage.

Friday’s Headlines: Brad Lander’s Brad Lander Moment Edition

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 23, 2021 | No Comments

The Brooklyn Council Member racked up seven speeding tickets since late 2019. That's a lot. Here's why it's not as bad as it looks — plus the rest of yesterday's news.

The Krebs Cycle: Brooklyn Council candidate Justin Krebs has been biking every block in his district. This is Ocean Parkway. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

OPINION: What I’ve Learned Biking Every Block in My District

By Justin Krebs | Apr 23, 2021 | No Comments

Brooklyn City Council candidate Justin Krebs is riding and walking more than 120 miles to gain a feel for each street's issues.

The need for a true open streets program sped right past Shaun Donovan's presser on Thursday.

Mayoral Hopeful Donovan: City’s Open Streets Program is ‘Failing’ Due to De Blasio Incompetence

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

"Open streets are failing to achieve their fullest potential — not even close," the candidate said.

Thursday’s Headlines: Knives Out at the MTA Edition

By Eve Kessler | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

The NYPD's Transit Bureau chief sticks the agency for fearmongering on subway crime. Plus all the other news.

THE STREETSBLOG INTERVIEW: Vax Daddy Huge Ma is the City’s Newest Bike Lane Advocate

By Julianne Cuba | Apr 20, 2021 | No Comments

The beloved by recently anonymous techie behind TurboVax sat down with Streetsblog to talk about his next fight: safe streets.

Here's a great open street. Photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

OPINION: Citi Bike’s Lessons for Open Streets

By Doug Gordon | Apr 16, 2021 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio — who has it much easier than his predecessor when it comes to urban amenities — should follow the bike-share playbook, says a co-host of the "War on Cars" podcast.

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