Jon Orcutt
@jonorcutt.bsky.social
Long time NYC transportation reformer - Senior Fellow at @reinventalbany.bsky.social
Alum @TransitCenter.bsky.social @nyc-dot.bsky.social @tstc.bsky.social @TransAlt.org
Alum @TransitCenter.bsky.social @nyc-dot.bsky.social @tstc.bsky.social @TransAlt.org
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Cyclists continue to have their day in court amid the continuing wave of NYPD criminal summonses for basic moving violations — but most are being dismissed by the judiciary, making the whole dog and pony show seem like a waste of time for all involved. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/03/c...
Cyclists in Criminal Court Say Mamdani's Bike Crackdown is a 'Waste of Time' - Streetsblog New York City
The hearings reveal that the mayor's promise to end criminal summonsing against cyclists has not been kept.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Cyclists continue to have their day in court amid the continuing wave of NYPD criminal summonses for basic moving violations — but most are being dismissed by the judiciary, making the whole dog and pony show seem like a waste of time for all involved. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/03/c...
Legislators addicted to the ridiculous theme of congestion pricing "discounts"
February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Legislators addicted to the ridiculous theme of congestion pricing "discounts"
Charlie on how affordable & expanded transit is not either/or (& the radically different time scales for the two)
(photo credit and a re-quote!) @nyc.streetsblog.org
(photo credit and a re-quote!) @nyc.streetsblog.org
Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity - Streetsblog New York City
Two fantastic transit ideas — fast and free buses, and a 17-percent expansion of subway mileage — are being set up as adversaries. But they're complementary.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Charlie on how affordable & expanded transit is not either/or (& the radically different time scales for the two)
(photo credit and a re-quote!) @nyc.streetsblog.org
(photo credit and a re-quote!) @nyc.streetsblog.org
ICE targeted transit stations
NJ 9th Street Light Rail Station quiet the day after ICE arrests, Hoboken mayor says https://gothamist.com/news/nj-9th-street-light-rail-station-quiet-the-day-after-ice-arrests-hoboken-mayor-says
NJ 9th Street Light Rail Station quiet the day after ICE arrests, Hoboken mayor says
Fear among immigrants ran high after videos of ICE activity at the transportation hub hit social media. [ more › ]
gothamist.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
ICE targeted transit stations
This is interesting news & good argument. I had no idea the Newburgh-Beacon boat had been kiboshed @streetsblognys.bsky.social
OPINION: The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Was More Than a Boat — It Was Equity in Motion - Streetsblog Empire State
The MTA's decision to discontinue ferry service between Newburgh and Beacon deprives Mid-Hudson Valley communities of a vital link to mass transit and economic opportunity.
empire.streetsblog.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This is interesting news & good argument. I had no idea the Newburgh-Beacon boat had been kiboshed @streetsblognys.bsky.social
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Early concerns suggested congestion pricing could worsen traffic in the Bronx, Brooklyn and New Jersey.
Bloomberg reviewed the data and found drivers outside the congestion zone are actually seeing benefits.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bloomberg reviewed the data and found drivers outside the congestion zone are actually seeing benefits.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Congestion Pricing’s Unexpected Winners: Suburban Drivers
NYC’s controversial toll program hasn’t just sped up trips inside Manhattan, a new paper finds. It’s easing traffic in outer boroughs and neighboring counties.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Early concerns suggested congestion pricing could worsen traffic in the Bronx, Brooklyn and New Jersey.
Bloomberg reviewed the data and found drivers outside the congestion zone are actually seeing benefits.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Bloomberg reviewed the data and found drivers outside the congestion zone are actually seeing benefits.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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A week after the major snow storm, let's see how the city has done on clearing the streets and bike lanes
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A week after the major snow storm, let's see how the city has done on clearing the streets and bike lanes
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Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Didn’t get great pics bc I can’t bike with one hand but the NYC ride for Alex Pretti was huge—this is the back! My favorite part was biking through another protest and all of us cheering for each other
January 31, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Didn’t get great pics bc I can’t bike with one hand but the NYC ride for Alex Pretti was huge—this is the back! My favorite part was biking through another protest and all of us cheering for each other
Seldom-seen view of one half of the Pulaski drawbridge open
January 31, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Seldom-seen view of one half of the Pulaski drawbridge open
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Melania’s first screening in Times Square draws four people, at least three of them professional critics. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Melania’s first screening in Times Square draws four people, at least three of them professional critics. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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This is legitimately one of the scariest sections of city to ride. I’ve had vans try to run me down while swerving around double parked cars.
Love a photo credit, but these are weirdly out of context!
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
Advocates release first-ever scorecard tracking mayoral commitments to NYC greenways
The alliance of more than 50 policy nonprofits and volunteer community groups across New York City has released the NYC Greenways Scorecard.
brooklyneagle.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
This is legitimately one of the scariest sections of city to ride. I’ve had vans try to run me down while swerving around double parked cars.
Love a photo credit, but these are weirdly out of context!
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
Advocates release first-ever scorecard tracking mayoral commitments to NYC greenways
The alliance of more than 50 policy nonprofits and volunteer community groups across New York City has released the NYC Greenways Scorecard.
brooklyneagle.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Love a photo credit, but these are weirdly out of context!
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
They show how huge Neptune Ave is, and that NYC could easily do protected lanes/greenway there -finally, finally connecting the big greenway gap thru Coney Island #bikenyc #greenways4NYC @brooklyneagle.bsky.social
Note to @mayor.nyc.gov:
*Chief savings officers* will agree: Cheap to implement & maintain, saves wear & tear and generate revenue!
@nyc.streetsblog.org
*Chief savings officers* will agree: Cheap to implement & maintain, saves wear & tear and generate revenue!
@nyc.streetsblog.org
Open Streets are Business Incubators, Yet Another Report Shows - Streetsblog New York City
Want jobs? Keep out the cars.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Note to @mayor.nyc.gov:
*Chief savings officers* will agree: Cheap to implement & maintain, saves wear & tear and generate revenue!
@nyc.streetsblog.org
*Chief savings officers* will agree: Cheap to implement & maintain, saves wear & tear and generate revenue!
@nyc.streetsblog.org
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KRUGMAN: “.. It’s a humiliating day for the Federal Reserve. .. Donald Trump thinks he looks the part.
“.. Warsh’s colleagues will largely ignore him, albeit without expressing their contempt ..”
@pkrugman.bsky.social
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
“.. Warsh’s colleagues will largely ignore him, albeit without expressing their contempt ..”
@pkrugman.bsky.social
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
KRUGMAN: “.. It’s a humiliating day for the Federal Reserve. .. Donald Trump thinks he looks the part.
“.. Warsh’s colleagues will largely ignore him, albeit without expressing their contempt ..”
@pkrugman.bsky.social
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
“.. Warsh’s colleagues will largely ignore him, albeit without expressing their contempt ..”
@pkrugman.bsky.social
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-bad-heir...
@dannyintransit.bsky.social is right that we should have both affordable transit and active plans to expand NYC's rail system.
But it's hard to picture a realized free bus program now, following recent budget presentations by both Mayor & Governor
But it's hard to picture a realized free bus program now, following recent budget presentations by both Mayor & Governor
Is Mayor Mamdani’s free bus plan the best use of $1 billion a year? One transit think tank has an alternative (and very ambitious) proposal: expand the subway! Agree or disagree, it’s nice to dream - take a look at the new lines they would build
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/n...
Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
@dannyintransit.bsky.social is right that we should have both affordable transit and active plans to expand NYC's rail system.
But it's hard to picture a realized free bus program now, following recent budget presentations by both Mayor & Governor
But it's hard to picture a realized free bus program now, following recent budget presentations by both Mayor & Governor
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We're excited to endorse Diana Moreno and Keith Powers for NYS State Assembly in February 3rd's special election! Read more about our endorsement of @dianaforqueens.com and @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social here: www.streetspac.org/diana_moreno...
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
We're excited to endorse Diana Moreno and Keith Powers for NYS State Assembly in February 3rd's special election! Read more about our endorsement of @dianaforqueens.com and @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social here: www.streetspac.org/diana_moreno...
Hidden bidding process under an administration known for its endless shakedown schemes & nakedly corrupt, self-dealing behavior. What could go wrong? @nyc.streetsblog.org
Amtrak Quietly Fast-Tracking Trump Penn Station Transformation - Streetsblog New York City
Amtrak won't say whether it will make public its criteria for picking a contractor for its Trumpified Penn Station revamp.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Hidden bidding process under an administration known for its endless shakedown schemes & nakedly corrupt, self-dealing behavior. What could go wrong? @nyc.streetsblog.org
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Andy Byford, once NYC Transit’s “train daddy” and now the Amtrak official charged with overseeing the Penn Station redesign, said today that he needs to “fully come up to speed” on dire warnings about the Gateway Tunnel project's impending pause.
www.amny.com/news/penn-st...
www.amny.com/news/penn-st...
Penn Station redesign chief Andy Byford says he’s not fully ‘up to speed’ on looming Gateway Tunnel project breakdown – amNewYork
Andy Byford, once New York City Transit's "train daddy" and now Amtrak official charged with overseeing the Penn Station redesign, said on Wednesday that he
www.amny.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Andy Byford, once NYC Transit’s “train daddy” and now the Amtrak official charged with overseeing the Penn Station redesign, said today that he needs to “fully come up to speed” on dire warnings about the Gateway Tunnel project's impending pause.
www.amny.com/news/penn-st...
www.amny.com/news/penn-st...
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Mood in minneapolis right now
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Anne Hidalgo's positive impact on Parisian public space has been huge.
But the ultimate significance of her leadership on mobility justice is global: demonstrating what is possible really highlights the commitment of other mayors to convenience for car owners at the expense of everyone else.
But the ultimate significance of her leadership on mobility justice is global: demonstrating what is possible really highlights the commitment of other mayors to convenience for car owners at the expense of everyone else.
“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency ‘coronapistes’ or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
momentummag.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Anne Hidalgo's positive impact on Parisian public space has been huge.
But the ultimate significance of her leadership on mobility justice is global: demonstrating what is possible really highlights the commitment of other mayors to convenience for car owners at the expense of everyone else.
But the ultimate significance of her leadership on mobility justice is global: demonstrating what is possible really highlights the commitment of other mayors to convenience for car owners at the expense of everyone else.
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Neighbors in Richmond Hill, Queens are organizing a Rally for Car-Free Freedom Dr. and car-free parks in NYC on Friday, Feb 6. @ny4p.bsky.social supports them’
Meet at 2:15 pm at 85th Ave/102nd St (by PS 66) to march to Freedom Dr & Giovanelli Playground.
RSVP: bit.ly/carfreefreedomdr
Meet at 2:15 pm at 85th Ave/102nd St (by PS 66) to march to Freedom Dr & Giovanelli Playground.
RSVP: bit.ly/carfreefreedomdr
January 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Neighbors in Richmond Hill, Queens are organizing a Rally for Car-Free Freedom Dr. and car-free parks in NYC on Friday, Feb 6. @ny4p.bsky.social supports them’
Meet at 2:15 pm at 85th Ave/102nd St (by PS 66) to march to Freedom Dr & Giovanelli Playground.
RSVP: bit.ly/carfreefreedomdr
Meet at 2:15 pm at 85th Ave/102nd St (by PS 66) to march to Freedom Dr & Giovanelli Playground.
RSVP: bit.ly/carfreefreedomdr
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Very little if anything seems to have changed on the ground. ICE is still out there terrorizing neighborhoods and trying to disappear neighbors. None of us on the ground are buying this bullshit. We will keep organizing and fighting.
The intense fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti has forced President Trump to publicly change course in Minneapolis.
Listen to our White House reporters discuss the changes on today's episode of "The Daily."
Listen to our White House reporters discuss the changes on today's episode of "The Daily."
Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis
The White House has been met with broad outcry over the killing of Alex Pretti, as well as pushback from Congress.
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Very little if anything seems to have changed on the ground. ICE is still out there terrorizing neighborhoods and trying to disappear neighbors. None of us on the ground are buying this bullshit. We will keep organizing and fighting.