Mr. Mayor, You’re a Smart Guy, So Why Do You Wrongly Think Cops Must ‘Enforce’ Open Space?
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The mayor said that car-free streets are "dangerous" places that must be "enforced by the NYPD."
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bill de Blasio
Friday’s Headlines: Mr. Mayor, Please Stop Belittling Us Edition
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Another press conference with Mayor de Blasio, another chance for Hizzoner to mock Streetsblog. Plus all the other news.
Mayor: Trust Me, Vision Zero Is A Priority (Even Though Funding Was Cut)
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"By definition we're going to prioritize Vision Zero," the mayor said in response to a question about why he cut $10 million in Vision Zero funding this week.
Op-Ed: Dear Gov. Cuomo, The Problem Is Crowding, Not ‘Density’!
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The coronavirus crisis show why New York's leader must move forcefully to create more space for people, a prominent urbanist argues.
Mayor de Blasio: ‘Open Streets’ Are Not a ‘Priority’ Right Now
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The "open streets" experiment has died of overpolicing. It was 11 days old.
… And Give Queens Residents More Room To Breathe and Stroll
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As COVID-19 hits hard in crowded neighborhoods, the mayor's plan to open pedestrian streets must be much bolder.