@bkfietsertje.bsky.social
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I did not get a seat on any of the 6, 4 or 2 trains that I took home from midtown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday for the first time in ages. Usually by then in our post-COVID world, seats open up, but not this week. We're so back.
There were 4,603,859 subway rides on Wednesday, which is a new post-pandemic record. Slowly, we’re approaching 4,697,122 rides from March 11, 2020 which was the last moment 4.6 million people rode the subway before things fell off a cliff
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I did not get a seat on any of the 6, 4 or 2 trains that I took home from midtown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday for the first time in ages. Usually by then in our post-COVID world, seats open up, but not this week. We're so back.
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A sidewalk shed protecting people from a giant monkey throwing barrels from the roof of this building that’s 20-40 feet away from the sidewalk 🫡
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A sidewalk shed protecting people from a giant monkey throwing barrels from the roof of this building that’s 20-40 feet away from the sidewalk 🫡
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Spending a week and a half in Paris and Madrid really drives home the point that the (American-ish) concept of a "one-seat ride" is overrated, and frequent headways at nearly all hours of the day is the true gold standard.
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Spending a week and a half in Paris and Madrid really drives home the point that the (American-ish) concept of a "one-seat ride" is overrated, and frequent headways at nearly all hours of the day is the true gold standard.
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It’s go time, NYC! Manhattan Borough President @marklevinenyc.bsky.social spent the first day of early voting on the Upper West Side with our incredible volunteers, reminding voters to ~flip their ballots~ and vote #YesOnAffordableHousing by voting by YES on Props 2-5!
October 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It’s go time, NYC! Manhattan Borough President @marklevinenyc.bsky.social spent the first day of early voting on the Upper West Side with our incredible volunteers, reminding voters to ~flip their ballots~ and vote #YesOnAffordableHousing by voting by YES on Props 2-5!
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ACTUAL GOOD TRANSIT NEWS ALERT: Metro-North will run to Albany, starting this spring.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
ACTUAL GOOD TRANSIT NEWS ALERT: Metro-North will run to Albany, starting this spring.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
And Amtrak is adding back one train to NYP-ALB and capping prices at $99.
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And it’s done! 6 trash bins , 7 compost bins, 3 mixed paper and cardboard bins, and 1 metal glass and plastic bin.
Hope it’s enough, but I guess they’ll find out!
Hope it’s enough, but I guess they’ll find out!
October 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
And it’s done! 6 trash bins , 7 compost bins, 3 mixed paper and cardboard bins, and 1 metal glass and plastic bin.
Hope it’s enough, but I guess they’ll find out!
Hope it’s enough, but I guess they’ll find out!
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Stumbled on one of the first Brooklyn installations of @nycsanitation.bsky.social Empire Bins at Brooklyn Tech HS. It’s really happening!
A DSNY Assistant Commissioner saw me taking photos and demanded he give me a personal tour. He’s downright giddy about it. 17 (!) bins will be placed here.
A DSNY Assistant Commissioner saw me taking photos and demanded he give me a personal tour. He’s downright giddy about it. 17 (!) bins will be placed here.
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Stumbled on one of the first Brooklyn installations of @nycsanitation.bsky.social Empire Bins at Brooklyn Tech HS. It’s really happening!
A DSNY Assistant Commissioner saw me taking photos and demanded he give me a personal tour. He’s downright giddy about it. 17 (!) bins will be placed here.
A DSNY Assistant Commissioner saw me taking photos and demanded he give me a personal tour. He’s downright giddy about it. 17 (!) bins will be placed here.
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@nyctsubway.bsky.social @mta.info is there any other “world class” subway system that runs 20 minute headways on a Sunday morning and seems ok with it because of existing lower ridership?
August 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
@nyctsubway.bsky.social @mta.info is there any other “world class” subway system that runs 20 minute headways on a Sunday morning and seems ok with it because of existing lower ridership?
@nyctsubway.bsky.social @mta.info is there any other “world class” subway system that runs 20 minute headways on a Sunday morning and seems ok with it because of existing lower ridership?
August 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
@nyctsubway.bsky.social @mta.info is there any other “world class” subway system that runs 20 minute headways on a Sunday morning and seems ok with it because of existing lower ridership?
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Lmao they’re being indicted for bribing Adams to kill a bike lane.
McGuinness Boulevard rears its head again: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/n...
More Adams Associates and Supporters Are Said to Face Corruption Charges
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Lmao they’re being indicted for bribing Adams to kill a bike lane.
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Van Ness BRT is very good. Bring this to Flatbush pls and thx
July 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Van Ness BRT is very good. Bring this to Flatbush pls and thx
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BREAKING: A judge intervened to stop Mayor Adams's bid to remove a three-block stretch of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane, just hours before the city was set to begin the demolition process on Tuesday evening. buff.ly/E5v8nri
Appeals Court Halts Adams's Impending Bedford Ave. Protected Bike Lane Demolition - Streetsblog New York City
The Bedford Avenue protected bike lane lived to fight another day after an appellate judge blocked demolition set to start on Tuesday.
nyc.streetsblog.org
July 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
BREAKING: A judge intervened to stop Mayor Adams's bid to remove a three-block stretch of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane, just hours before the city was set to begin the demolition process on Tuesday evening. buff.ly/E5v8nri
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@nyc.streetsblog.org 34th Street Busway, Double-Wide Madison Av Bus Lanes and 3rd Ave Bike Lane passed Manhattan CB6 overwhelmingly! 🥳🤩🍾🎉🙏🏾👏🏾
June 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
@nyc.streetsblog.org 34th Street Busway, Double-Wide Madison Av Bus Lanes and 3rd Ave Bike Lane passed Manhattan CB6 overwhelmingly! 🥳🤩🍾🎉🙏🏾👏🏾
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Most of the plantings still need to go in but the 14th Street Promenade is now open and being used as we intended!
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Most of the plantings still need to go in but the 14th Street Promenade is now open and being used as we intended!
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After decades of letting people leave piles of messing drippy garbage bags on the sidewalks, the Department of Sanitation says its plan to change the way NYC deals with garbage has started in earnest. buff.ly/uGPUhfk
The Big Lift: City Starts Containerized Collection with Mechanical Trucks Uptown - Streetsblog New York City
A new era of trash has dawned in New York City.
nyc.streetsblog.org
June 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
After decades of letting people leave piles of messing drippy garbage bags on the sidewalks, the Department of Sanitation says its plan to change the way NYC deals with garbage has started in earnest. buff.ly/uGPUhfk
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Top of the chart again for @bradlander.bsky.social in @nyc.streetsblog.org's Mayoral question du jour
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May 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Top of the chart again for @bradlander.bsky.social in @nyc.streetsblog.org's Mayoral question du jour
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Crazy to require this huge sidewalk shed when the building is so far from the sidewalk. The only part of the facade that anybody will come close to is already protected by a canopy!
April 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Crazy to require this huge sidewalk shed when the building is so far from the sidewalk. The only part of the facade that anybody will come close to is already protected by a canopy!
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Lotta big upgrades to the MTA's front-facing user experience in the last 12-18 months. Shows what the agency can do when the leadership isn't getting cycled out every ~nine months after a gubernatorial tantrum.
Say hello to a new subway map! 🗺️
Today, the MTA unveiled a new subway diagram that provides riders with essential travel information in an easily readable, bright, and orderly manner.
Today, the MTA unveiled a new subway diagram that provides riders with essential travel information in an easily readable, bright, and orderly manner.
April 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Lotta big upgrades to the MTA's front-facing user experience in the last 12-18 months. Shows what the agency can do when the leadership isn't getting cycled out every ~nine months after a gubernatorial tantrum.
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On an R211T G train and watching people’s shock when they realize they can walk though the train instead of sprinting down the platform is priceless!
March 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
On an R211T G train and watching people’s shock when they realize they can walk though the train instead of sprinting down the platform is priceless!
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It’s a beautiful day on Berry Street. 🚲🚶🏼♂️
March 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It’s a beautiful day on Berry Street. 🚲🚶🏼♂️
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On Wednesday, the full @bkcb02 voted to recommend @nyc-dot.bsky.social and @CMCrystalHudson complete the 2-way protected bike lane on Ashland Pl! There is broad community support for this project, and we are happy cb2 took a strong stance urging the city to close the gap!
March 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On Wednesday, the full @bkcb02 voted to recommend @nyc-dot.bsky.social and @CMCrystalHudson complete the 2-way protected bike lane on Ashland Pl! There is broad community support for this project, and we are happy cb2 took a strong stance urging the city to close the gap!
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Talk about lipstick on a pig – rather than fixing the sidewalk shed problem (allowing alternatives like netting, easing up on the distance that must be protected, easing up on standards, reevaluating risk, etc.), City Council is requiring owners to put art up on them or fill out paperwork to opt out
NYC Downtown Alliance Announces Partnership With ArtBridge
The Downtown Alliance has announced a new partnership with NYC arts nonprofit ArtBridge to enhance the aesthetics of Lower Manhattan’s construction sites.
newyorkyimby.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Talk about lipstick on a pig – rather than fixing the sidewalk shed problem (allowing alternatives like netting, easing up on the distance that must be protected, easing up on standards, reevaluating risk, etc.), City Council is requiring owners to put art up on them or fill out paperwork to opt out
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Good policy usually wins the hearts and minds if given a fair chance.
Thats why leadership matters.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/10/s...
Thats why leadership matters.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/10/s...
Siena Poll: Support for Congestion Pricing Keeps Rising - Streetsblog New York City
"Are we out of the Valley of Death yet?"
nyc.streetsblog.org
March 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Good policy usually wins the hearts and minds if given a fair chance.
Thats why leadership matters.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/10/s...
Thats why leadership matters.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/03/10/s...