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New York City
fromGothamist
18 hours ago

Work on new bus lanes for Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue to begin this fall

Center bus-only lanes and boarding islands on Flatbush Avenue will speed bus service, improve safety, add pedestrian space, loading zones, and bike parking.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

MONEY TALKS: Business Interests Trump Safety in Eric Adams's New York - Streetsblog New York City

Business influence and political donations frequently cause Mayor Adams' administration to halt or scale back DOT street safety and transit improvement projects.
New York Knicks
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Locals Push for McGuinness Redo Following Bribery Charges

DOT-approved McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign was allegedly shelved after bribes from Broadway Stages owners, prompting residents to demand the full road diet be implemented.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Study: Boring Roads End Up With More Injuries For People Outside Cars - Streetsblog USA

Streets that road users find boring and depressing are more likely to be the site of higher volumes of non-motorist car injuries than ones they rate as beautiful, a new study finds - and to be proactive about saving lives, transportation leaders might be wise to consider how their residents feel on their streets, in addition to how often they get hurt.
Public health
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Study: Fire Departments and Street Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

Fire departments often resist certain street-safety measures despite seeing crash trauma, requiring cultural shifts and operational adaptations to support protected bike lanes.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe - Streetsblog New York City

Renewed calls for redesigning Morgan Avenue follow a pedestrian fatality, highlighting the need for enhanced street safety measures.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Tired of waiting for the city, Angelenos paint their own crosswalks. Some become permanent.

Stoner Park is a key community anchor - a place where neighbors gather, kids play, and local events bring people together.
Los Angeles
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Double Vigil Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Demands for increased street safety on Third Avenue and Canal Street are intensified after recent fatal accidents.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC cyclists see tenfold increase in criminal summonses under NYPD push

Cyclists in New York City received 10 times as many criminal summonses in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, with numbers jumping from 561 to nearly 6,000.
NYC politics
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Fix Canal Street Now - Streetsblog New York City

Street safety advocates are rallying for traffic safety improvements following a fatal crash involving a stolen car.
#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
NYC politics

Anatomy of a Debacle: Business Owners Use False Fears, Mayor Adams Stalls Third Av. Safety Plan - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
NYC politics

Anatomy of a Debacle: Business Owners Use False Fears, Mayor Adams Stalls Third Av. Safety Plan - Streetsblog New York City

New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Next Mayor Can Score Easy Transportation Wins ... If He Wants - Streetsblog New York City

Reviving previously halted street safety projects can significantly improve New York City's urban transportation.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Weekend Roundup: San Antonio Celebrates, Mike Swire Saved... - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Antonio advocates are pushing for a new BART station to serve local neighborhoods and are focused on improving street safety.
#bike-lane
#speed-cameras
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Full Court Press Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Wednesday saw a series of pivotal events: Brad Lander's arrest by ICE, a court ruling on Bedford Avenue's safety, and a judge dismissing suburban congestion pricing disputes.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Senate Requires Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers - Streetsblog New York City

New legislation mandates food delivery apps to insure delivery workers, addressing safety and accountability in the fast-paced delivery industry.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill is Set Aside - Streetsblog New York City

"It is outrageous that the New York State Assembly is hiding behind lame excuses once again...we will be welcoming into our horrible club more bereaved families whose loved ones were killed in preventable crashes."
NYC politics
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 90 at the 16th St. plaza: Drug use returns to SF's Mission St.

Mission Street struggles with unpermitted vendors and drug use, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining street safety and cleanliness.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Habemus Knicksum Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration is once again playing politics with street safety projects, demonstrating the ongoing tension between urban infrastructure and political maneuvering.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Capital Idea: Meet Our New Albany Correspondent, Amy Sohn - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog hires Amy Sohn to cover New York state legislature, emphasizing the importance of journalism in holding leaders accountable.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

UES therapist launching 'Uber for pedestrians' to combat street safety fears: 'I'm risking my life over cab fare'

New Yorkers can enhance their safety with a new app that pairs pedestrians in a buddy system for safer walks.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Council To DOT: Do Better At Tracking Projects (So We Can See When You Fail) - Streetsblog New York City

City Council mandates DOT to enhance transparency in street safety projects after failing to meet benchmarks.
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