Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about L Train Shutdown

De Blasio Admin Waffles on Williamsburg Bridge Bus Lanes During L Train Shutdown

By David Meyer | Oct 26, 2017 | 18 Comments

As the L train shutdown approaches and the deadline for a detailed plan of action from DOT and the MTA draws closer, the de Blasio administration is hesitating to take the necessary steps to prioritize buses and high-occupancy vehicles.

Grand Street's existing painted bike lanes are not enough to protect people from dangerous drivers. Photo: Google Street View

Months After DOT Promised a Safety Plan, Another Life-Threatening Crash on Grand Street

By David Meyer | Oct 5, 2017 | 3 Comments

More than a year has passed since CB 1 and Council Member Reynoso asked DOT to study a protected bike lane for the street.

An appeal slowed down the M14 Busway, but a ruling on Friday may jumpstart it. Photo: Google Maps

Trottenberg: Transit-Only 14th Street "Not in Plan" For L Shutdown

By David Meyer | Sep 28, 2017 | 53 Comments

The DOT commissioner told an audience at New York Law School that buses would get priority of some sort but didn't commit to a high-capacity transitway that can operate without interference from private motor vehicle traffic.

Grand Street could become "the avenue of the future." Image: Street Plans Collaborative

Antonio Reynoso Ready to Fight for a Grand Street Where Transit and Bicycling Come First

By David Meyer | Sep 8, 2017 | 1 Comment

Brooklyn City Council Member Antonio Reynoso is ready to fight for a Grand Street dedicated to transit, biking, and walking.

Candidates for City Council District 4 at last night's forum. From left: Barry Shapiro, Keith Power, Bessie Schacter, Jeff Mailman, Rachel Honig, Maria Castro, and Vanessa Aronson. Photo: David Meyer

Only a Few Council Candidates Are Taking the Looming L Train Shutdown Seriously

By David Meyer | Sep 7, 2017 | 3 Comments

Many candidates endorsed the general concept of reducing car traffic and improving bus service and bicycling, but few would commit to the specific idea of a 14th Street dedicated solely to car-free transportation.

Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village estimates that its residents account for 7,000 and 8,000 of the 50,000 daily L train trips that start and end in Manhattan. Photo: Google Maps

Stuy-Town Property Manager: 14th Street Needs Efficient Bus Service to Handle L Train Commuters

By David Meyer | Jun 14, 2017 | 1 Comment

An internal study estimates Stuy-Town/Peter Cooper Village residents account for at least 7,000 daily L train riders.

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