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2 weeks agoNYC politics
ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State
A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
NYC politics
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2 weeks agoANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State
A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
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1 day agoUrban Truth Collective: The One-Hour City Conspiracy - Streetsblog USA
"The '15-minute city' model is based on the original concept of a city: having the things we want and need closer to where we live. The idea is that we should be able to get to our everyday essentials within, ideally, 15 minutes on foot, bike, or public transit."
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4 days agoThe Week in Short Video: Sponsor Streetsblog L.A.'s Great Commuter Race! - Streetsblog California
The D Line Dash event is a train v. bike v. car race from Beverly Hills to Downtown Los Angeles, starting at La Cienega/Wilshire Station, coinciding with the Metro D Line Subway opening.
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6 hours agoWork on Flatbush Avenue redesign in Brooklyn gets underway as Mamdani admin looks to make buses faster on five different lines | amNewYork
The Flatbush Avenue project aims to improve bus travel speed and pedestrian space through dedicated lanes and reconstruction efforts.
Public health
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 weeks agoNeed To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Congestion Pricing Pollution Uptick - Streetsblog New York City
Gov. Hochul has delayed a decision on widening the Cross Bronx Expressway due to concerns over increased pollution in the Bronx.
NYC parents
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5 days agoDon't Tell Me I'd 'Presumptively' Be Fine: A Single Father's Warning on Hochul's Insurance Cuts - Streetsblog Empire State
New York's 90/180 serious injury standard is crucial for protecting individuals with significant injuries from being denied their day in court.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days agoTwo Little Too Late: Mamdani Shifts Private Carting Reforms Toward Safety for Last Two Contracts - Streetsblog New York City
Mayor Mamdani will prioritize safety and mileage in awarding commercial waste zone contracts, shifting focus from price to safety records.
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1 month agoCouncil Leaders Push DOT In Both Directions On Streets Master Plan Goals - Streetsblog New York City
City Council Transportation Committee Chairman Shaun Abreu demands DOT meet Streets Master Plan requirements for bus and bike lanes, but faces resistance from colleagues including Finance Chair Linda Lee who opposes bike lane expansion in her district.
New York City
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2 weeks agoMonday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
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2 months agoTrump Dragnet That Stopped 34th St. Busway Is Holding Up Tremont Avenue, Too - Streetsblog New York City
Federal Highway Administration threatens to block New York State transportation funding unless the city halts busway projects on National Highway System streets, including Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoOp-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork
Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
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1 month agoThursday's Headlines: Another Outlet Heard From Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Two decades ago, the state created a fund with tens of millions of dollars that was supposed to be in a lockbox to crack down on insurance fraud - but instead was funneled simply to law enforcement agencies' general operating funds. As a result only a tiny portion was spent actually fighting fraud.
NYC politics
New York City
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2 months agoThursday's Headlines: Set Our Calendar Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Upcoming four weeks feature multiple livable-streets events — awards, council hearings, talks, comedy shows, and committee meetings focused on pedestrian access, transit, and low-traffic neighborhoods.
New York City
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2 months agoTuesday's Headlines: (Parking) Space ... The Final Frontier Edition - Streetsblog New York City
Metering one-quarter of currently free street parking could generate about $1.3 billion annually to fund affordable housing while improving turnover and reducing congestion.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months agoAn even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses amNewYork
Invest $1 billion annually to expand the NYC subway by 41 miles and 64 stations to eliminate transit deserts and spur 167,064 housing units.
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