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fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

STATUS NO: DOT Backs Off Southern Brooklyn Bike Network - Streetsblog New York City

Different neighborhood, same story. The city is once again halting a modest proposal for unprotected bike lanes in Brooklyn, this time in Midwood, after the all-too-familiar backlash from some car-focused locals. Department of Transportation honchos recently told local electeds they would pause the proposed network of unprotected bike lane in the southern Brooklyn's Community Board 14 that has been in the works for at least four years, frustrating residents who want to safely travel around without a car.
New York City
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump administration grounds Biden's airline payout plan

The Department of Transportation withdrew a rule requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover rebooking, meals, and lodging for lengthy delays and cancellations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Administration Cancels Biden Plan To Compensate Airline Passengers for Delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a Biden-era proposal to require cash compensation for passengers delayed on domestic flights.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

DeSantis seeks to blame Legislature for street-art crackdown. Lawmakers tell different story.

Florida removed LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks citing a transportation law, though legislators say the law contains no explicit prohibition on roadway art.
#union-station
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Transportation launches administrative consolidation effort

"Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told employees in an email Tuesday that the department is launching a consolidation initiative, dubbed 1DoT, to "streamline our processes, consolidate administrative functions and modernize our infrastructure to better serve the American public."
US politics
#brooklyn-heights
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fromSachem, NY Patch
2 months ago

7 Ducklings Saved From Storm Drain On Long Island Expressway

Seven ducklings were rescued from a storm drain on the Long Island Expressway by police and Department of Transportation workers.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Money for Something: Funding OK'd, But Details Missing For 'Dept. Of Sustainable Delivery' - Streetsblog New York City

$116 billion budget includes $6.1 million for a "Department of Sustainable Delivery" to enforce e-bike regulations targeting delivery workers.
fromNews 12 - Default
3 months ago

Drivers targeted by QR code parking scam in NYC

Drivers in New York City should be cautious of fake QR code stickers on parking meters that lead to scams for credit card information, warns DOT.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Quiet Desperation: NYPD's Tisch Didn't Tell DOT About Her Crackdown on Cycling - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's new policy on cycling enforcement lacks communication with the DOT, raising concerns among government watchdogs.
NYC politics
fromShore News Network
4 months ago

Feds shift tactics to fight New York City's congestion tax

Federal attorneys warn DOT of litigation risks in ending NYC's Central Business District Tolling Program.
A restructuring under OMB regulations is advised instead of a direct legal challenge.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

Can Trump Administration Still Kill NYC Congestion Pricing After Lawyers' Doubts?

The Trump administration's legal doubts about congestion pricing were revealed in an accidentally released document.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Trump admin warns NY 'risks serious consequences' over refusal to end congestion pricing

The Trump administration warned New York officials of funding repercussions if congestion pricing tolls continue beyond the new deadline.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump admin warns NY 'risks serious consequences' over refusal to end congestion pricing

The Trump administration warned New York officials of funding repercussions if congestion pricing tolls continue beyond the new deadline.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Double DOT Incompetence Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration faces heavy criticism for delaying pedestrian access on the Queensboro Bridge, prompting demands for immediate action.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
5 months ago

After Passing Legislation That Decimated Outdoor Dining, NYC Council Demands to Know What Killed Outdoor Dining

The new outdoor dining program in NYC has faced significant delays and difficulties, leading to a disastrous rollout that restricted restaurant participation.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

Transportation consolidates IT personnel and decision-making

The Department of Transportation is restructuring its IT management to enhance efficiency and accountability under new directives from Secretary Sean Duffy.
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