DOT Archives — Page 15 of 25

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

U.S. Cities Need Open Streets — But Not Like This

The Council Speaker said the mayor was not "smart" about his initial pilot program, which is now dead.

Gersh Kuntzman

April 6, 2020

U.S. Cities Need Open Streets — But Not Like This

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

This is How You Do Temporary Bike Lanes During COVID-19

It doesn't take much.

Gersh Kuntzman

March 31, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Best Practices

Op-Ed: Let’s Build a Network of ‘Quiet Streets’

COVID19 demonstrates the need for more space for people — like this gorgeous rendering above.

John Massengale

March 30, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

Bikes Help Beat Coronavirus. Make Streets Safe For Them.

"It's kind of infuriating for elected politicians, who get driven everywhere, to say, 'Yeah, take a bike!' Well, we have a lot of kids who can't do that and don't feel safe," one rider said.

Gersh Kuntzman

March 10, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Buses

The ‘Busway’ Proves Another Benefit of Car-Free Streets: Safety

A quiet Presidents Day reminds us how much safer our city is when there are fewer cars around. The Busway is proof every day.

Gersh Kuntzman

February 17, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

City Admits Screw-Up on Brooklyn Bridge

"I will admit we have had some ups and downs," the city's transportation commissioner said about delays at the congested tourist Mecca. "I apologize."