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Is Sec. Duffy Holding NY Transit Hostage To Negotiate Away The Rest of America’s Transportation Future?

The federal Transportation secretary is using two large transit projects as a bargaining chip to bully Congress into passing a budget that could be disastrous for communities across the country.

October 3, 2025

Talking Headways Podcast: The Menace of Prosperity

Daniel Wortel-London on his new book, "The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1875–1981."

August 28, 2025

Friday Video: The Ingredients of a Truly Great Street

This short film offers a recipe for a great right of way, and a wealth of inspiration for communities to design for people.

August 15, 2025

…And in NYC, VMTs Had a Double-Digit Increase, Counter to Regional Goal

The Big Apple is driving itself mad, according to new stats from Streetlight Data.

September 16, 2024

Five Things to Learn From NYC’s Decade of Vision Zero Successes And Shortcomings

America's oldest city-wide Vision Zero goal is turning 10. What can other cities learn from their experiences?

February 12, 2024

Highway Boondoggles 2023: Is the BQE the Queen of All Boondoggles?

New York City is set to squander a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix a polluting and outdated highway.

November 29, 2023

Wait, So Why is the NYC Mayor Comparing City Workers to Rats?

In a bizarre pep talk to Department of Transportation workers, Mayor Adams likened them to rats who survived a drowning experiment and learned about “hope.” Huh?

November 6, 2023

A Californian Learns the Secret of NYC’s Safety: People in Public Space

If you want safe streets, make sure they are active places, our Bay Area friend learns on a trip to New York.

November 1, 2023