Dave Colon
Email Dave Colon at dcolon@streetsblog.org
Recent Posts
A Blueprint for a Safer NYC?
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Transit and safe streets are the foundation for climbing out of the coronavirus pandemic because street safety and transit improvements "can boost mobility, access, safety, and resiliency," a coalition of groups argue.
How to Make Cities Electric-Bus-Ready
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It's not just plug-and-play. Officials need to do more work to secure the pollution-free transit future.
Senate ‘Skinny’ COVID Bill Leaves Transit Starving
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators revealed a coronavirus compromise bill on Tuesday morning that provides less than half of what transit agencies need, an offer that advocates and transit agencies greeted with like being given a lump of coal on Christmas.
Why is Cuomo Messing with the Gateway Project?
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The Big Dog thinks he knows the best plan for an essential, but long-stalled, rail project. What is he doing?
Can NYC Congestion Pricing Still Happen in 2021?
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Advocates are hopeful that incoming President Biden will fast-track congestion pricing so that they can still start in 2021. But how would such a thing happen? Here's our latest deep dive into the issue.
Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter
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We asked the Norwegian consulate for advice ... and got it! Nyt måltidet, everyone!
NYC Riders Return To Buses — But Speeds Are Dropping
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Riders are getting back on the bus, but speeds are also dropping to pre-pandemic levels because of an increase in both riders and traffic, new MTA data show.
Secure Bike Parking Pilot Will Not Happen
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"One of the goals was to examine the financial feasibility," a DOT spokesperson told Streetsblog. "Unfortunately, we concluded it was not feasible."
How On Earth Will NYC Move People After COVID-19?
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Will the city be shut down by gridlock on June 8 and beyond? Here's our exhaustive preview.
Started Biking During COVID-19? Surprise: You're an Activist Now.
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You might have started riding your bike just to cope with cabin fever. But if you want to keep riding after COVID-19 is over, please: join us in the fight for safer streets.
Why NYC is Responding to Coronavirus with Group Rides
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If you're skipping the regular train, but your boss is still insisting you head to the office, take some advice and jump on a bike train this week.
STREETSBLOG NYC New York May Create a ‘Crash Victims Bill of Rights’
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Families for Safe Streets pioneers a first-in-the-nation plan to give victims of road violence the same rights that crime victims have.