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When Mayor-elect Mamdani takes office on January 1, he will control over 6,300 miles of streets throughout the five boroughs.
Reducing car dependence is one of the best ways to reduce costs for New Yorkers. Owning a car costs nearly $9,000 annually, while taking transit costs just $1,500.
Reducing car dependence is one of the best ways to reduce costs for New Yorkers. Owning a car costs nearly $9,000 annually, while taking transit costs just $1,500.
Have you called Speaker Adams yet today? Tell her why we need universal daylighting, and urge her to bring Intro 1138 to a vote: 212-482-6731
We have just three weeks left to pass universal daylighting — and the biggest thing standing in the way? Daylighting obstructors.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Have you called Speaker Adams yet today? Tell her why we need universal daylighting, and urge her to bring Intro 1138 to a vote: 212-482-6731
Today, over a million New Yorkers will ride the slowest buses in the nation, with an average speed of only 8 mph.
As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani committed to making buses fast and free. As mayor, there is so much he can do to make buses frequent, reliable, and pleasant.
As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani committed to making buses fast and free. As mayor, there is so much he can do to make buses frequent, reliable, and pleasant.
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today, over a million New Yorkers will ride the slowest buses in the nation, with an average speed of only 8 mph.
As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani committed to making buses fast and free. As mayor, there is so much he can do to make buses frequent, reliable, and pleasant.
As a candidate, Zohran Mamdani committed to making buses fast and free. As mayor, there is so much he can do to make buses frequent, reliable, and pleasant.
Our Executive Director, Ben Furnas, has been appointed to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Transition Committee on Transportation, Climate, & Infrastructure!
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our Executive Director, Ben Furnas, has been appointed to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's Transition Committee on Transportation, Climate, & Infrastructure!
When Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office in January, he’ll suddenly control over 6,300 miles of streets and nearly 50,000 intersections. He’ll have authority over our city’s largest public space, and a mandate to transform it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office in January, he’ll suddenly control over 6,300 miles of streets and nearly 50,000 intersections. He’ll have authority over our city’s largest public space, and a mandate to transform it.
We have just three weeks left to pass universal daylighting — and the biggest thing standing in the way? Daylighting obstructors.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We have just three weeks left to pass universal daylighting — and the biggest thing standing in the way? Daylighting obstructors.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
Universal daylighting is simple: clear intersections so drivers, pedestrians, and people on bikes can actually see each other. It saves lives.
"Staff at Transportation Alternatives told amNewYork that they 'crunched the numbers' and found that Citi Bike rides are becoming more abundant, even surging in areas traditionally considered 'transit deserts' with limited public transportation options."
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Staff at Transportation Alternatives told amNewYork that they 'crunched the numbers' and found that Citi Bike rides are becoming more abundant, even surging in areas traditionally considered 'transit deserts' with limited public transportation options."
Year-Round Outdoor Dining works — for small businesses, for neighborhoods, and for New Yorkers. But outdated rules are holding us back.
Intros 1421 + 1446 would make the Open Dining program year-round and easier to access.
Huge thanks to @cmrestler.bsky.social for leading this fight.
Intros 1421 + 1446 would make the Open Dining program year-round and easier to access.
Huge thanks to @cmrestler.bsky.social for leading this fight.
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Year-Round Outdoor Dining works — for small businesses, for neighborhoods, and for New Yorkers. But outdated rules are holding us back.
Intros 1421 + 1446 would make the Open Dining program year-round and easier to access.
Huge thanks to @cmrestler.bsky.social for leading this fight.
Intros 1421 + 1446 would make the Open Dining program year-round and easier to access.
Huge thanks to @cmrestler.bsky.social for leading this fight.
"'Stop playing political games with children's lives,' said Elizabeth Adams, deputy director of Transportation Alternatives. 'We’re disappointed and angry that the City Council is working to water-down a critical, lifesaving bill.'"
NEW: NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and City Hall are colluding to kill a long-awaited bill to ban parking near all intersections for better visibility — a dramatic, lame-duck gambit that street safety advocates blasted as an egregious form of political gamesmanship. buff.ly/1wcrEWr
Speaker Adams and DOT Plan To Eviscerate Daylighting Bill - Streetsblog New York City
The two outer-borough Democrats are plotting to preserve a status quo that allows drivers to park at street corners, directly next to painted crosswalks, preventing pedestrians from seeing where cars…
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"'Stop playing political games with children's lives,' said Elizabeth Adams, deputy director of Transportation Alternatives. 'We’re disappointed and angry that the City Council is working to water-down a critical, lifesaving bill.'"
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Please call @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and your local council Member TODAY and ask that the Universal Daylighting Bill be brought to an immediate vote to save lives.
Speaker Adams: 212-482-6371
Lookup your Council Member: council.nyc.gov/districts/
Speaker Adams: 212-482-6371
Lookup your Council Member: council.nyc.gov/districts/
Universal daylighting:
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council
Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.
www.cityandstateny.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Please call @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and your local council Member TODAY and ask that the Universal Daylighting Bill be brought to an immediate vote to save lives.
Speaker Adams: 212-482-6371
Lookup your Council Member: council.nyc.gov/districts/
Speaker Adams: 212-482-6371
Lookup your Council Member: council.nyc.gov/districts/
"Katuala, who describes himself as a 'fairly optimistic person,' makes the pessimistic case against the Adams administration's crackdown.
'What really pisses me off is that actual safety issues like double-parked cars and cars parked in the bike lane ... are simply ignored.'"
'What really pisses me off is that actual safety issues like double-parked cars and cars parked in the bike lane ... are simply ignored.'"
We're so happy to present the Streetsblog debut of YouTuber Joel Katuala, who has a video lambasting Mayor Adams — and, by extension, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch (who will stay in office) — for the criminal crackdown that began on cyclists that began this spring.
Friday Video: A New Urbanist Heard From - Streetsblog New York City
Joel Katuala is "pissed off" about the criminal crackdown on cyclists.
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"Katuala, who describes himself as a 'fairly optimistic person,' makes the pessimistic case against the Adams administration's crackdown.
'What really pisses me off is that actual safety issues like double-parked cars and cars parked in the bike lane ... are simply ignored.'"
'What really pisses me off is that actual safety issues like double-parked cars and cars parked in the bike lane ... are simply ignored.'"
Why have we waited more than four years to fix Fifth Avenue? DOT's 2021 plan would create a complete street that works for everyone.
Could the holdup have something to do with "'one of New York City’s most powerful real estate developers,' in the words of the New York Times."?
Could the holdup have something to do with "'one of New York City’s most powerful real estate developers,' in the words of the New York Times."?
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani should revive the DOT's plan to breathe life into Fifth Avenue with wider sidewalks, a protected bike lane, and a dedicated busway — which Mayors de Blasio and Adams shelved at the behest of powerful business interests.
Memo to Mamdani: Fifth Ave. Belongs to the People — Not the Ultra-Wealthy and Gridlock - Streetsblog New York City
Zohran Mamdani should revive a DOT plan to transform Fifth Avenue shelved by de Blasio and Adams at the behest of powerful corporate interests.
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Why have we waited more than four years to fix Fifth Avenue? DOT's 2021 plan would create a complete street that works for everyone.
Could the holdup have something to do with "'one of New York City’s most powerful real estate developers,' in the words of the New York Times."?
Could the holdup have something to do with "'one of New York City’s most powerful real estate developers,' in the words of the New York Times."?
Universal daylighting:
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council
Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.
www.cityandstateny.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Universal daylighting:
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
"Currently, most intersections in the city allow parking up to the crosswalk, blocking the view for pedestrians crossing the street...
While a majority of City Council members have signed on as co-sponsors, the measure has been stuck in limbo for months."
The City Council’s term ends in less than a month, and we need Speaker Adrienne Adams to bring this bill to a vote. It’s not the time to play games or water down the bill.
So TODAY, we need your help to call Speaker Adams to demand that universal daylighting pass now...
So TODAY, we need your help to call Speaker Adams to demand that universal daylighting pass now...
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The City Council’s term ends in less than a month, and we need Speaker Adrienne Adams to bring this bill to a vote. It’s not the time to play games or water down the bill.
So TODAY, we need your help to call Speaker Adams to demand that universal daylighting pass now...
So TODAY, we need your help to call Speaker Adams to demand that universal daylighting pass now...
Stuck in traffic today?
As part of the congestion pricing legislation, New York has the power to free the zone of traffic jams during Gridlock Alert Days by dynamically increasing the congestion pricing fee by 25%.
But Governor Hochul directed the MTA *not* to use this power.
As part of the congestion pricing legislation, New York has the power to free the zone of traffic jams during Gridlock Alert Days by dynamically increasing the congestion pricing fee by 25%.
But Governor Hochul directed the MTA *not* to use this power.
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Stuck in traffic today?
As part of the congestion pricing legislation, New York has the power to free the zone of traffic jams during Gridlock Alert Days by dynamically increasing the congestion pricing fee by 25%.
But Governor Hochul directed the MTA *not* to use this power.
As part of the congestion pricing legislation, New York has the power to free the zone of traffic jams during Gridlock Alert Days by dynamically increasing the congestion pricing fee by 25%.
But Governor Hochul directed the MTA *not* to use this power.
"Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions from cars and encouraging people to take public transit...
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions from cars and encouraging people to take public transit...
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
Ridership has surpassed prepandemic levels by 18 percent. Bus drivers say they’re navigating less congested streets."
"Details of the plea deal have some again calling for changing the legislation around repeat speeding offenders — specifically, the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would require repeat offenders to install a device that caps their vehicle's maximum speed."
She expressed remorse in court, but as CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, some say the punishment doesn't fit the crime.
Driver in Ocean Parkway crash that killed mother, 2 children sentenced under plea deal
A driver who mowed down a Brooklyn mother and her two children earlier this year in Midwood was sentenced Wednesday morning.
cbsloc.al
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Details of the plea deal have some again calling for changing the legislation around repeat speeding offenders — specifically, the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would require repeat offenders to install a device that caps their vehicle's maximum speed."
Today, Miriam Yarimi, a super speeder, was sentenced to up to nine years in prison for killing mother Natasha Saada and her two young daughters, eight-year-old Diana and five-year-old Deborah.
Statement from Transportation Alternatives on Sentencing of Miriam Yarimi, a Super Speeder Who Killed Mother and Two Daughters in Midwood, Brooklyn — Transportation Alternatives
Miriam Yarimi’s vehicle had accumulated more than 90 tickets, including 18 school-zone speeding tickets in 2024 alone. Legislation up in Albany would require speed limiters in cars that recei...
transalt.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Today, Miriam Yarimi, a super speeder, was sentenced to up to nine years in prison for killing mother Natasha Saada and her two young daughters, eight-year-old Diana and five-year-old Deborah.
"Per the IBO, the price of a yearly Citi Bike membership has grown by 77 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars since the bike-share program launched 2013, when a yearly membership cost $95. Membership today costs $220."
Lyft Hoses Citi Bike Riders Compared to Bike-Share in Other Cities: Report - Streetsblog New York City
New York City's Citi Bike system costs more to ride than any other major bike-share system in the United States, Canada or Europe.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Per the IBO, the price of a yearly Citi Bike membership has grown by 77 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars since the bike-share program launched 2013, when a yearly membership cost $95. Membership today costs $220."
"More than a fifth of respondents (22 percent) said they rode a bike or a Citi Bike to get to Court.
Only 7 percent drove alone to Court Street, while another 7 percent used for-hire vehicle services like Uber and Lyft, and 4 percent carpooled. That totals 18 percent... in cars"
Only 7 percent drove alone to Court Street, while another 7 percent used for-hire vehicle services like Uber and Lyft, and 4 percent carpooled. That totals 18 percent... in cars"
Even before the protected bike lane was installed on Court Street, more people got there by bike than by car.
Most People Don't Drive To Court Street: DOT - Streetsblog New York City
And more people bike than drive on the Brooklyn street!
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"More than a fifth of respondents (22 percent) said they rode a bike or a Citi Bike to get to Court.
Only 7 percent drove alone to Court Street, while another 7 percent used for-hire vehicle services like Uber and Lyft, and 4 percent carpooled. That totals 18 percent... in cars"
Only 7 percent drove alone to Court Street, while another 7 percent used for-hire vehicle services like Uber and Lyft, and 4 percent carpooled. That totals 18 percent... in cars"
Miriam Yarimi’s vehicle had accumulated more than 90 tickets, including 18 school-zone speeding tickets in 2024 alone.
The Stop Super Speeders bill will save lives. Albany needs to pass it at the start of the year to prevent terrible crashes like this one from happening again.
The Stop Super Speeders bill will save lives. Albany needs to pass it at the start of the year to prevent terrible crashes like this one from happening again.
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Miriam Yarimi’s vehicle had accumulated more than 90 tickets, including 18 school-zone speeding tickets in 2024 alone.
The Stop Super Speeders bill will save lives. Albany needs to pass it at the start of the year to prevent terrible crashes like this one from happening again.
The Stop Super Speeders bill will save lives. Albany needs to pass it at the start of the year to prevent terrible crashes like this one from happening again.
As last mile delivery continues to expand, New York must ensure that our streets and workers are safe for everyone. This looks like expanding the commercial cargo bike program, increasing neighborhood loading zones, and expanding smart curbs.
Our new report found significant increases in traffic crashes, worker injuries & pollution in areas surrounding #LastMile facilities – neighborhoods which have higher concentrations of Black and Latine New Yorkers.
comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/fast...
comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/fast...
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
As last mile delivery continues to expand, New York must ensure that our streets and workers are safe for everyone. This looks like expanding the commercial cargo bike program, increasing neighborhood loading zones, and expanding smart curbs.
With safe batteries and safe charging, lithium battery fires can become a problem of the past.
These public e-bike swapping cabinets will be a great step forward — let's roll them out as widely and swiftly as possible!
These public e-bike swapping cabinets will be a great step forward — let's roll them out as widely and swiftly as possible!
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With safe batteries and safe charging, lithium battery fires can become a problem of the past.
These public e-bike swapping cabinets will be a great step forward — let's roll them out as widely and swiftly as possible!
These public e-bike swapping cabinets will be a great step forward — let's roll them out as widely and swiftly as possible!
In last week’s election, New Yorkers voted at historic levels for faster, more affordable buses. In 2026, the City Council needs to meet the moment and follow through on this mandate. Get out of the bus lane!
Council members put on a show yesterday ... of not caring about bus riders:
Council Members Put Everything But Riders First at 'Bus Oversight' Hearing - Streetsblog New York City
The Council spent its last bus oversight hearing of its term asking the MTA and city to pull back on bus lane enforcement.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
In last week’s election, New Yorkers voted at historic levels for faster, more affordable buses. In 2026, the City Council needs to meet the moment and follow through on this mandate. Get out of the bus lane!
Reposted by Transportation Alternatives
Everyone has some advice for Mayor-elect Mamdani, but some of it is actually good. Plus other news in today's headlines:
Friday's Headlines: More Agenda Items Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Transportation Alternatives laid out, in 85 chunky bullet points, what the next major should do. Plus other news.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Everyone has some advice for Mayor-elect Mamdani, but some of it is actually good. Plus other news in today's headlines:
"Every driver knows that nervous moment when you inch into an intersection, craning your neck around a parked SUV that’s blocking your view. You pray the oncoming car sees you first. We’ve all been there — and too often, that blind spot leads to a crash." - Council Member Frank Morano
Opinion: Daylighting Isn’t Anti-Driver — It’s Pro-Common Sense - Streetsblog New York City
Listen to a Republican: "The Department of Transportation's negative report on daylighting is like judging the effectiveness of lifeboats on the Titanic by studying the ones that never left the ship."
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Every driver knows that nervous moment when you inch into an intersection, craning your neck around a parked SUV that’s blocking your view. You pray the oncoming car sees you first. We’ve all been there — and too often, that blind spot leads to a crash." - Council Member Frank Morano