Residents of Rockaways Enclave Oppose Better Access To Their ‘Semi-Private’ Public Beach
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Locals say that federally mandated ramps and a boardwalk will spoil their little oasis.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Promoted
Americans Want Green School Buses, But Congress Sells Them Short
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Most Americans agree its past time to green the nation's fleet of yellow school buses, a new survey finds — but Congress keeps whittling down funding for this common sense, bipartisan priority.
Study: Bike Share Saves the U.S. $36 Million Public Health Dollars Every Year
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The long-term health benefits of using bike share vastly outweigh the short-term risks, even in the most polluted and car-dominated U.S. cities, a new study finds — and cities who invest in reducing those risks by loosening car dominance can save even more lives and millions in precious public health dollars.
New State Law Would Make Electric Citi Bike Hit-And-Runs a Felony
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Liz Krueger wants the punishment to match the penalty for those committed by motorists.
Why U.S. Car Crash Reporting Is Broken
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There's no federal reporting standard, and way too much is left to officer 'discretion.'
Cuomo’s ‘Wrong Way’ LaGuardia AirTrain Is Ready for Take Off
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An FAA rubber stamp clears the way for the construction of the people mover in East Elmhurst, Queens.
Is the Boogie Down Bronx Ready for Thousands of E-Scooters?
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Judging by a Lime event, few residents are learning how to use the devices before the start of a DOT pilot.
A Round and a Roundy: Open-Street Opponents Pounce on Play Space
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When it comes to open streets and what they mean for kids, our national-treasure 'bartoonist' always nails it.
OPINION: To Ban Cars, Socialize Them
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The city could repurpose its huge fleet into a car-share one, starting with the NYPD's huge cache of vehicles.
The Most Dangerous Roads in America for Walkers (Including Canal Street)
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Three quarters of the most fatal roads in America for pedestrians are located in low-income neighborhoods, a new study finds — and they overwhelmingly share a handful of notoriously dangerous design characteristics that communities can and must eliminate on any corridor where residents are expected to walk.
Into the Leadership Void: Who’s in Charge of the MTA?
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Gov. Cuomo's bid to split the top job stalled — although the agency continues to push it. Will we be saying hello to an interim chairman?
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists
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What the next mayor can do for safety. (Hint: widen sidewalks at the expense of car lanes.)