Homepage - Streetsblog New York City
WEB5 days ago · Streetsblog covers the latest news and issues related to transportation, urban planning, and sustainability in New York City. Read stories on congestion pricing, bus lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian safety, and more.
Opinion: A Lethal Threat to New York City’s Air and Citizen …
WEB1 day ago · This year, outdoor air pollution will kill an estimated 3,000 New Yorkers — six percent of all premature deaths in the city — cause 2,000 hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular distress, and send 6,000 children and adults with asthma to the emergency room.Although everyone is hurt by air pollution, children, the elderly, and low-income, Black, and Hispanic New Yorkers suffer ...
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, …
WEB1 day ago · Lawmakers in Northeast Queens pedaled a series of false claims as part of a larger effort to end the borough's e-scooter program, saying the micro-mobility devices are dangerous and unpopular — a claim that is counter to city data showing the program is safe and thriving.. The Queens program started on June 17, after the success of a similar 2021 Bronx pilot, which is now permanent.
'ALWAYS SCARED': Dangerous Streets Outside City Schools …
WEBMay 24, 2022 · A six-month investigation reveals that streets near schools are more dangerous on average than other city streets, especially for children of color. The article examines the causes, consequences and solutions of the problem, and features stories of students and families affected by crashes and injuries.
About - Streetsblog New York City
WEBStreetsblog NYC covers transportation policy and advocacy in New York and beyond, with a focus on walking, biking, and transit. It is part of Open Plans, a 501c3 organization that also produces Streetfilms and Open Plans Advocacy.
City Adds to ‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Areas of Broadway
WEBOct 25, 2021 · The pedestrianized plaza does not allow drivers access at all. The six blocks — which add to pedestrian-friendly areas of Times, Herald, Madison and Union squares installed during the Bloomberg administration — are a far cry from the vision of safe-streets activists, who have advocated for a car-free Broadway from Morningside Heights on the ...
Streetsblog New York City – Covering the fight for sustainable cities
WEBJun 8, 2023 · Streetsblog covers the fight for safer and more livable streets in New York City and beyond. Read about the latest news, campaigns, events and opinions on topics such as speed limits, busways, bike lanes, pollution and more.
Mayor Adams Puts Nearly $1 Billion Into Street Safety
WEBApr 23, 2022 · The mayor pledged to fund the Streets Master Plan, which aims to create more bike, bus, and pedestrian-friendly spaces in New York City. He also promised to crack down on reckless drivers and enforce traffic laws after a deadly start to 2022.
Friday’s Headlines: Greening Medians Edition
WEB5 days ago · 12:01 AM EDT on September 13, 2024. Now this is a green median. From the mean streets to the green streets? Legislation passed by the City Council on Thursday would require the city, starting in 2026, to bring plants and greenery to "at least one linear mile of paved medians every two years until 2046." “The greenification of street medians ...
Eyes on the Street: The Broadway Bridge Construction is a …
WEBDec 14, 2021 · The Broadway Bridge corridor — counted as the 10 blocks from West 218th to West 228th streets — is clearly a dangerous place. In the last five years (from December 2016 until this month) there have been nearly 300 crashes, injuring 11 cyclists, 31 pedestrians and 78 motorists, according to Crashmapper.
Skip to content