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New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week 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 week 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
fromStreetsblog
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 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
2 weeks 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
3 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Cycling Advocates Sue to Block Mayor From Removing Bedford Avenue Bike Lane

fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Cycling Advocates Sue to Block Mayor From Removing Bedford Avenue Bike Lane

#speed-cameras
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Street safety activists think Berkeley is on verge of a huge transformation'

Berkeley's Measure FF aims to significantly improve street safety through new funding for infrastructure improvements.
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

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

The delivery workers are just doing the best they can to earn a living under conditions set by the app companies. Those companies bear the ultimate responsibility.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
fromMission Local
1 month 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
2 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
fromStreetsblog
2 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

If we can't just walk and patronize restaurants and stores, we're going to lose our entire way of life, particularly in New York.
NYC startup
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 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.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

No red curb, no ticket: Berkeley backs off on fining drivers for parking near crosswalks

The new street safety law aims to lower pedestrian and car crashes by restricting parking within 20 feet of crosswalks, with a $64 ticket for violators.
East Bay (California)
fromNews 12 - Default
4 months ago

Parents at East Flatbush elementary school say little-to-no street safety measures available to students

Parents want safety improvements, including a crossing guard, speed bump, and clear crosswalks, at Great Oaks Elementary School due to traffic hazards.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Transportation groups call for DOT hiring freeze to end

NYC advocates are urging full funding and staffing for the DOT to enhance street safety initiatives across the city.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

NYC streets and open spaces see more safety and accessibility in 2024: DOT

NYC DOT has achieved record improvements in street safety and accessibility with significant new pedestrian and bike lane developments despite ongoing controversy.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

'On Day 1': Lander Vows To Finish McGuinness Safety Redesign that Eric Adams Botched - Streetsblog New York City

Comptroller Brad Lander pledges to complete McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign, addressing prior political corruption impacting street safety projects.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Riverdale Pols Push for Some Street Safety, But Balk at More Serious Interventions - Streetsblog New York City

Bronx politicians are urging for improved street safety measures in Riverdale following a serious hit-and-run incident involving a child.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Op-Ed: Supes Should Stop Mayor from Removing Carter-Oberstone from Police Commission - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SF Board of Supervisors' decision to remove Max Carter-Oberstone could undermine crucial street safety policies against pretextual traffic stops.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Hochul's 'Heavy' E-Bike Proposal is Light on Potential: Critics - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed treating heavy electric bikes like mopeds, but advocates criticized the plan as ineffective for street safety.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Proposed E-Bike Registration is an Unwanted Target on Delivery Workers, Advocates Say

The introduction of Bill 606 aims to regulate e-bikes for improved street safety but raises concerns among delivery workers regarding increased targeting and legal risks.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago

New law in effect this year could surprise drivers with a $64 parking ticket

A new California street safety law will soon take effect, prohibiting parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to enhance visibility and reduce crashes involving pedestrians and vehicles.
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