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We made this counter to show just how much we're losing every second that congestion pricing is paused.

We made this counter to show just how much we're losing every second that congestion pricing is paused.

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A bustling downtown. People first. Business friendly. Not a single car. Groningen. Netherlands.

A bustling downtown. People first. Business friendly. Not a single car. Groningen. Netherlands.

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Is congestion pricing working? Well, this stretch on Clinton Street in Brooklyn is usually filled with traffic in the morning rush. But not today.

Is congestion pricing working? Well, this stretch on Clinton Street in Brooklyn is usually filled with traffic in the morning rush. But not today.

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How emily lipstein almost got "right hooked" by a truck driver in Queens last week — days before a girl was killed by a truck driver in Manhattan on Friday.

How emily lipstein almost got "right hooked" by a truck driver in Queens last week — days before a girl was killed by a truck driver in Manhattan on Friday.

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Metropolitan Avenue. Forest Hills. Two kids. One “Walk” sign. A reckless driver. Three millimeters from monstrous carnage. Just the latest example of how drivers don't give a shit.

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Metropolitan Avenue. Forest Hills. Two kids. One “Walk” sign. A reckless driver. Three millimeters from monstrous carnage. Just the latest example of how drivers don't give a shit.

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205,461 Aufrufe • vor 20 Tagen

Central Park has been in the media a lot lately. Much of the online discourse says that the park has descended into chaos, with the blame placed on bikes, e-bikes, and horse carriages. So we went up to the park this fall to survey the conditions and see if there's any room for improvement.

Central Park has been in the media a lot lately. Much of the online discourse says that the park has descended into chaos, with the blame placed on bikes, e-bikes, and horse carriages. So we went up to the park this fall to survey the conditions and see if there's any room for improvement.

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We met up with cycling advocate and lawyer Steve Vaccaro in Central Park to hear about why he's helping with a legal battle to block NYC's proposed 15 mph speed limit along the Central Park Drives.

We met up with cycling advocate and lawyer Steve Vaccaro in Central Park to hear about why he's helping with a legal battle to block NYC's proposed 15 mph speed limit along the Central Park Drives.

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The person delivering your Grubhub order may not have actually been working for Grubhub. Streetsblog found that Grubhub subcontracted to another app called Relay to skirt paying NYC's delivery minimum wage to those workers. Here's @sophlebo with more:

The person delivering your Grubhub order may not have actually been working for Grubhub. Streetsblog found that Grubhub subcontracted to another app called Relay to skirt paying NYC's delivery minimum wage to those workers. Here's @sophlebo with more:

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547,912 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Citi Bike recorded over 24,000 rides on Tuesday, a day after this week's snowstorm ended — when most bikes across NYC were still snowed into docks. With the price of Citi Bike continuing to outpace inflation *and* the increase in subway fare, Lyft owes its customers more.

Citi Bike recorded over 24,000 rides on Tuesday, a day after this week's snowstorm ended — when most bikes across NYC were still snowed into docks. With the price of Citi Bike continuing to outpace inflation and the increase in subway fare, Lyft owes its customers more.

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We went to Staten Island to track down New York City's second-worst driver: He's an NYPD NEWS officer who has been caught blasting through school zones or running red lights in his truck more than 547 times since 2022.

We went to Staten Island to track down New York City's second-worst driver: He's an NYPD NEWS officer who has been caught blasting through school zones or running red lights in his truck more than 547 times since 2022.

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How many tickets did the 34,000 officers of the NYPD give out to bus lane blockers across the city last week? Nine. How many cars did we find blocking the bus lane in three minutes? 12.

How many tickets did the 34,000 officers of the NYPD give out to bus lane blockers across the city last week? Nine. How many cars did we find blocking the bus lane in three minutes? 12.

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Snow is nature's urban planner: It can show us what parts of the road drivers don't use — and what can be reclaimed for pedestrians. Post photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets all year!

Snow is nature's urban planner: It can show us what parts of the road drivers don't use — and what can be reclaimed for pedestrians. Post photos and videos of all the #sneckdowns you see and tag us and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani so today's winter wonderland can inspire better streets all year!

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430,394 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

VIDEO: Reckless cop hits cyclist after running red light in an unmarked car in Brooklyn on Monday.

VIDEO: Reckless cop hits cyclist after running red light in an unmarked car in Brooklyn on Monday.

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Why can't we have a bike lane on Chambers Street to connect the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hudson River Greenway? Blame the rampant placard abuse and illegal parking, Gersh Kuntzman explains.

Why can't we have a bike lane on Chambers Street to connect the Brooklyn Bridge to the Hudson River Greenway? Blame the rampant placard abuse and illegal parking, Gersh Kuntzman explains.

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196,910 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

NYC banned private cars on 42nd Street during World Cup games at MetLife. But how much of an effect does this have on bus speeds?

NYC banned private cars on 42nd Street during World Cup games at MetLife. But how much of an effect does this have on bus speeds?

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A NY State Trooper was arrested in NJ after a night getting drunk at a strip club... while he was supposed to be on duty patrolling MTA bridges and tunnels. The cop was part of a rogue unit based in NYC that includes some of the state's highest-paid cops, reports Sammy Sussman.

A NY State Trooper was arrested in NJ after a night getting drunk at a strip club... while he was supposed to be on duty patrolling MTA bridges and tunnels. The cop was part of a rogue unit based in NYC that includes some of the state's highest-paid cops, reports Sammy Sussman.

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The awful Williamsburg Bridge off-ramp was leveled by NYC DOT and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Tuesday ahead of a $70 million capital improvement project that will make Delancey Street safer and more navigable for cyclists and pedestrians.

The awful Williamsburg Bridge off-ramp was leveled by NYC DOT and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on Tuesday ahead of a $70 million capital improvement project that will make Delancey Street safer and more navigable for cyclists and pedestrians.

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NEWS: The NYPD is continuing its ticketing sting at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new Williamsburg Bridge bike ramp, reports Sophia Lebowitz.

NEWS: The NYPD is continuing its ticketing sting at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new Williamsburg Bridge bike ramp, reports Sophia Lebowitz.

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Big trucks with 53 foot trailers should be a rare sight in the five boroughs, since they’re not legally allowed on our streets. But these rare birds are being seen all over New York City, all the time. . .

Big trucks with 53 foot trailers should be a rare sight in the five boroughs, since they’re not legally allowed on our streets. But these rare birds are being seen all over New York City, all the time. . .

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NYPD keeps parking their cars illegally on the sidewalks and in crosswalks. And it's gotten so bad that the Department of Justice is now involved.

NYPD keeps parking their cars illegally on the sidewalks and in crosswalks. And it's gotten so bad that the Department of Justice is now involved.

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Starting March 27, NYPD will start treating cyclists the same as drivers by stopping the Adams-era practice of writing criminal summonses to cyclists for minor traffic offenses. Sophia Lebowitz reports at the Zohramp:

Starting March 27, NYPD will start treating cyclists the same as drivers by stopping the Adams-era practice of writing criminal summonses to cyclists for minor traffic offenses. Sophia Lebowitz reports at the Zohramp:

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Streetsblog is seeking the owner of a white Hyundai with a New York court placard and the New Jersey plate C68 LNG🔎⚖️ Sammy Sussman

Streetsblog is seeking the owner of a white Hyundai with a New York court placard and the New Jersey plate C68 LNG🔎⚖️ Sammy Sussman

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Days after NYC got a foot of snow, sidewalks and bus stops are still impassible in some places — especially for people pushing strollers and disabled New Yorkers using mobility aids. So who's fault is it?

Days after NYC got a foot of snow, sidewalks and bus stops are still impassible in some places — especially for people pushing strollers and disabled New Yorkers using mobility aids. So who's fault is it?

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106,206 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten