SCOOP: The federal government will deny the MTA tens of millions of dollars in requested security grant funding because NYC and NY state are "sanctuary jurisdictions," Streetsblog's @davecolon.bsky.social and @dmey.bsky.social have learned. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...

THE SOCIAL LIFE OF SMALL URBAN SPACES by William H. Whyte is well worth catching for anyone who's interested in cities or has enjoyed How to with John Wilson www.anthologyfilmarchives.org/film_screeni...

Still amazed by this. Can you imagine FDNY saying sprinklers or fire escapes are only needed in buildings where there's already been a fire?

Approximately 75% of households on the Upper West Side are car-free. Plus, 13,000 parking spaces in a neighborhood that's home to about 214,000 residents is nothing. This is an elected official listening to a loud and entitled minority and prioritizing the storage of private cars over public safety.

All of @galeabrewer.bsky.social's community boards support daylighting as do all other elected officials representing the district. This flip-flop — siding against her community for vague/undisclosed reasons — is a huge blemish on her public service record and will make all NYers less safe.

The more speeding tickets a driver collects, the fewer he pays, according to city ticketing statistics.

There's too much crime on transit, but we're not going to fund crime-fighting efforts. Again, just the biggest unserious clowns are in charge of the federal government.

Big scoop from @davecolon.bsky.social and @dmey.bsky.social at Streetsblog. The Trump admin rants about subway crime while literally defunding the police

BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS: Trump's DHS has stiffed the MTA with $0 for security in "sanctuary city" tantrum. @davecolon.bsky.social has the world exclusive: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...

Feds complaining there is too much crime on the New York City subways have *zeroed* out federal grants for crime-fighting on the New York City subways — and on Metro-North and the LIRR. Scoop by @davecolon.bsky.social and @dmey.bsky.social -- nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...

The Department of Homeland Security has denied the MTA tens millions of dollars in requested grant funding because New York is a "sanctuary jurisdiction" nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...

SCOOP: The federal government will deny the MTA tens of millions of dollars in requested security grant funding because NYC and NY state are "sanctuary jurisdictions," Streetsblog's @davecolon.bsky.social and @dmey.bsky.social have learned. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/t...

Very cool, congrats to all involved with generating this data! 👏👏👏

The number of cyclists using Vanderbilt Avenue dramatically increases during open street hours when there's a safe route for cyclists — evidence that protected space for cyclists must replace the painted bike lanes that drivers often park in.

UWS Council Member Gale Brewer changed her mind on the daylighting bill after DOT officials projected that the street safety initiatives would remove 13,000 parking spaces per district — double the 6,500 avg. spots that DOT officials previously estimated under oath in April.

The problem is, emissions are just one of the dozens of ways that cars adversely affect life in New York City — and if you think merely shifting them to batteries is going to save our city, we've got a pedestrian bridge to sell you. buff.ly/ENW6zfG

State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon explains her 'no' vote on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan.

.@NYC_DOT is starting work today on initial stage of center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Ave between Livingston St & State St!  The project will also bring new loading zones, safety upgrades, and expanded pedestrian space—making Flatbush safer, faster & more reliable.

By ripping up the Bedford Avenue safety project and forcing people out into traffic, Mayor Adams has put New Yorkers in danger. Meanwhile, just a mile a way, a New Yorker on a bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Saturday. Crickets from the mayor.

“when it comes to transportation, Adams has been insincere, uninvested and un-open to criticism — a toxic combination in a leader”

The District Manager of Brooklyn's Community Board 6 explains his 'yes' vote on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan.

Well whaddya know — Hoboken (Hoboken!) continues to eat NYC's lunch when it comes to improving street safety and bus service.

Almost two years after the MTA announced it would begin a pilot program using its on-board bus cameras to ticket drivers who block bike lanes, the pilot still hasn't surfaced — and it's unclear if the agency has any plans to make it happen.

Almost two years after the MTA announce it would start using on-board bus cameras to ticket bike lane blockers, the program is nowhere in sight nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/29/o...

The street safety pioneering city of Hoboken, NJ, will launch an automated enforcement pilot targeting illegal parking in bike lanes, bus lanes, and loading zones in its downtown core on Wednesday. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/29/h...

Reupping for the Sunday crowd =>

Let's remember some alleged corruption, empty promises, and an unwillingness to stand up to anyone (ever) from the soon-to-be former mayor. buff.ly/p5PBQT1

NorthernBlvd bikelane sweeper is just a normal street sweeper. And, it just fits between the curbs. Bonus: #flexpost extravaganza #bikeNYC

He wants to be mayor of Jersey City, but former Gov. Jim McGreevey is dodging basic questions on street safety. Why do some politicians think they can recycle the politics of the past and continue to ignore the carnage on our streets? Read the Op-ed by Kevin Bing of StreetsPAC NJ:

The Department of Transportation will paint the town — specifically Flatbush Avenue between Livingston Street and State Street — red this week, with work set to start on the agency's "bus-priority" vision for the busy corridor. buff.ly/TArnW7v

"Since the [Delivery Service Partners] are separate companies, Amazon argues that it can't be held liable for union busting, since the workers don't technically work for them." -- via @sophlebo.bsky.social nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/25/n...

A lunch-time reup of our feature and investigation into the holes in the social safety net underground =>

Bullshit comments like this won't make America's roads, buses and trains safer by perpetuating distorted, racist myths about why our transportation system is so deadly.

DOT just widened this bike lane, and now it's completely obstructed for a block. People on bikes are having to leave a safe path and veer out into traffic. Why are New Yorkers being put in danger? DOT must re-open this bike lane now.

The bill, introduced by City Council member Tiffany Cabán, will also mandate safety training, make the companies directly responsible for driver safety, and require "last-mile" delivery centers to be licensed with the city.

Drivers are starting to respect the incoming Court Street Lane Bike

"I’m tired of having to settle for enhanced crossings when what’s really needed is a stop sign or a traffic light," said Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan, who is introducing the bill on Thursday. "Painted lines alone just aren’t enough. This bill would change that."

The city seems to be glossing over concerns about the 15 mph e-bike speed limit to keep the focus away from what's really needed — and what it already has the power to do: Lower motor vehicle speeds to 20mph across the five boroughs.

COOL IDEA: How geothermal technology could chill MTA’s sauna-like subway platforms. 🥵 🚇 ❄️ “There is a lot of heat produced down there and then it accumulates and there’s nowhere to go.” ❄️ 🚇 🥵 NEW story in @thecity.nyc www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/25/m...

Adams’ ”Ebike speed limit” is coming @nyc.streetsblog.org nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/25/i...

NYC DOT tried to cover up concerns and criticism of its controversial 15mph e-bike speed limit, advocates charged, and attorneys are now looking into suing the city over the potentially illegal move. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/25/i...

When a tourist is decapitated in Midtown during the annual Gridlock Alert fuckery by a reckless driver with a fake plate you can buy on Canal Street for $15 (that we have personally told the Mayor and NYPD Commish about!), you simply have to scream. buff.ly/N3XIvFs

Reupping our nine-month deep dive into why the sickest and neediest in the subways keep falling thru the city’s expansive social safety net.

DOT blatantly disregarded their own public comment process. Over 90% of over 650 online comments on NYC’s rulemaking website opposed this rule. Despite this overwhelming opposition, DOT says: "no changes were made to this rule in response to the comments received."

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Why should a person on a bike get a criminal summons for traveling 16 mph, while the driver of a 5,000 pound SUV doesn't even receive a ticket for speeding at 35 mph? Mayor Adams continues his war on biking with this backward rule — despite >90% of public comments opposing it.

Rigor takes two hours but: "It takes a little more than 90 minutes for a D train to make the run to 205th Street from Coney Island. The math says that the man, Gregory Harris, was dead before the train left. This was likely another welfare check that wasn’t done." nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/09/23/t...

This is your bike lane on drugs!!