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The storm as of 10 p.m. on Thursday. Photo: National Weather Service

Friday’s Headlines: Let’s See Those Narrow Snowplows Edition

By Streetsblog | Jan 7, 2022 | No Comments

As we write this early on Monday morning, we don't know if we're getting a snowpocalyse or a light dusting (a lot depends on that low pressure over Montréal, frankly). So let's start with the day's news.

Talking Headways Podcast: Building a Better Transit Board

By Jeff Wood | Jan 7, 2022 | No Comments

This week on the podcast, we’re back at last fall’s virtual Railvolution conference. Former BART GM Grace Crunican discusses the role of board members in transit agencies with former MBTA board member Monica Tibbits-Nutt and former Houston Metro board member Christof Spieler.

Governor Kathy Hochul (l), Mayor Eric Adams (center) and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell (r) at Thursday's police-heavy announcement that police will not be tasked with arresting homeless people on the subway. Photo: Dave Colon

Mayor Adams Promises that Subway Cops Will Ask, 'How Was Your Day?'

By Dave Colon | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

"When is the last time you saw an officer walk through the train [and ask], 'How are you?' 'How was your day?'" the mayor said.

A Round and a Roundy: Eric Adams Contains Multitudes of Personalities

By Streetsblog | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

Like everyone else, our national treasure cartoonist Bill Roundy has struggled to find a way to understand our peripatetic new mayor. He has a few ideas.

Gov. Hochul delivered the State of the State address yesterday. Photo: Office of the Governor

Thursday’s Headlines: Historic Day? Edition

By Eve Kessler | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

Gov. Hochul sets transit advocates' hearts a-flutter. Plus ... a rat inside a parked car. (Yes, a rat inside a parked car!)

France to Car Buyers: Driving is Bad For Your Health and Community

By Kea Wilson | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

A new law will require car advertisers in France to promote walking, cycling, and transit, deepening the already stark contrast between how automobiles are allowed to be marketed in Europe versus car-crazy America.

Op-Ed, Part II: Conversion to EVs is a Once-in-a-Century Chance to Fix Many Car Culture Problems

By Christine Berthet | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

Electrifying cars is the right thing to do, but excessive number of cars, oversized vehicles, and use of the curb for private auto storage remain crucial deficiencies of the city government’s automotive infrastructure in New York.

Gov. Hochul has edited the Regional Plan Association's Triboro plan. But it's a start.

ALL ABOARD! Hochul Seeks Subway Between Bay Ridge and Jax Hghts

By Dave Colon | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

The State of the State address included a plan to turn rail right-of-way into the Interborough Express between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights and intersecting with 17 subway lines and the LIRR.

Wednesday’s Headlines: What About Transportation Edition

By Streetsblog | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

Today, we circle back on an article in The City featuring 33 new Council members — only three of whom mention anything about transit or livable streets. What a shame. Plus other news.

An electric vehicle charger. Photo: File

OPINION: Do Not Put EV Charging Stations on Public Property

By Christine Berthet | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

In converting to electric, the city must not repeat the mistakes of the past by making it easier to drive a car, even if it is an electric one.

The DOT didn’t think that super-wide 46th Avenue was appropriate for a protected bike lane, but Community Board 10 did. Photo: Google

N’East Queens to DOT: Give Us the Safest Bike Lanes, Not Just Paint

By Dave Colon | Jan 4, 2022 | No Comments

They want the best or nothing.

Streetsblog Watched ‘American Auto’ … So Now You Don’t Have To

By Kea Wilson | Jan 4, 2022 | No Comments

Many Americans would love to watch a competent satire about the sheer absurdity and cruelty of the auto industry. Alas, "American Auto" is not that show.

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