Dave Colon

Senate ‘Skinny’ COVID Bill Leaves Mass Transit Starving

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.

Dave Colon

December 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Amtrak

So What Is the Deal With The Governor And This New Gateway Project Report?

The Big Dog thinks he knows the best plan for an essential, but long-stalled, rail project. What is he doing?

Dave Colon

November 30, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Congestion Pricing

Congestion Pricing Can Still Happen in 2021 — But There Are a Lot of ‘Ifs,’ Including President Biden

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.

Dave Colon

November 19, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Car-Free Streets

Letter From Norway: Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter

We asked the Norwegian consulate for advice ... and got it! Nyt måltidet, everyone!

Dave Colon

September 28, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Buses

NYC Riders Return To Buses — But Speeds Are Dropping

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.

Dave Colon

July 21, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Boondoggles

City’s Previously Announced Secure Bike Parking Pilot Will Not Happen

"One of the goals was to examine the financial feasibility," a DOT spokesperson told Streetsblog. "Unfortunately, we concluded it was not feasible."

Dave Colon

July 10, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Andrew Cuomo

How On Earth Will NYC Move People After COVID-19?

Will the city be shut down by gridlock on June 8 and beyond? Here's our exhaustive preview.

Dave Colon

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Infrastructure

Colon to Not-Quite-New Cyclists: It’s Time For You To Get Radicalized

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.

Dave Colon

March 25, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Safety

Why NYC is Responding to Coronavirus with Group Rides

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.

Dave Colon

March 16, 2020

Streetsblog

New York May Create a ‘Crash Victims Bill of Rights’

Families for Safe Streets pioneers a first-in-the-nation plan to give victims of road violence the same rights that crime victims have.

Dave Colon

March 4, 2020

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