That New York City's progress is slowed or prevented altogether by New Yorkers who are afraid of New York City is astoundingly accurate. Every proposal, plan, or idea is met with a deluge of "What if"s that are, at best, irrational and, at worst, hateful.
The thing about the average New Yorker’s objection to open gangway cars - that they’ll make the subway less safe because “bad people” can move between the cars - is that people already go between the cars all the time anyway. I’m tired of being held hostage in the city by people who are afraid of it
@davecolon.bsky.social:
“MTA Still Won’t Embrace Open Gangway Subway Cars:
The see-through cars have been standard across the globe for a generation, but to the MTA, it's still untested technology.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/09/m...
“MTA Still Won’t Embrace Open Gangway Subway Cars:
The see-through cars have been standard across the globe for a generation, but to the MTA, it's still untested technology.” — nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/09/m...
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
That New York City's progress is slowed or prevented altogether by New Yorkers who are afraid of New York City is astoundingly accurate. Every proposal, plan, or idea is met with a deluge of "What if"s that are, at best, irrational and, at worst, hateful.
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just spent hours on the phone with my doctor, pharmacy and insurance company so you know what that means: I’m now the joker
February 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
just spent hours on the phone with my doctor, pharmacy and insurance company so you know what that means: I’m now the joker
Reposted by Sean Coughlin
For those saying the new Superman movie is too woke, 1950s Superman would like a word with you.
July 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
For those saying the new Superman movie is too woke, 1950s Superman would like a word with you.
Having spent hundreds of hours biking up and down the Hudson River Greenway, in every conceivable meteorological condition, I can confidently say that today is the single greatest day to bike in New York City that I have ever experienced.
June 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Having spent hundreds of hours biking up and down the Hudson River Greenway, in every conceivable meteorological condition, I can confidently say that today is the single greatest day to bike in New York City that I have ever experienced.
As someone who, along with many others, takes the bus along 34th Street to get to doctors appointments at Bellevue Hospital, this is great news.
This won't be a river-to-river bus-only project, but it will take care of some of the more congested pieces of the M34 route.
DOT Proposing A 14th Street-Style Busway For 34th Street - Streetsblog New York City
It's the sequel you've been waiting for. Here's hoping Mayor Adams delivers, said one activist.
buff.ly
May 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
As someone who, along with many others, takes the bus along 34th Street to get to doctors appointments at Bellevue Hospital, this is great news.
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Taking the whole ROAD ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists.
May 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Taking the whole ROAD ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
Textbook radical anti-car cyclists.
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I wish I could tell the moon how much I like it
February 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I wish I could tell the moon how much I like it
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New York City's school zone speed cameras have worked remarkably well:
"Speeding tickets [fell] by an average of 18.4%, 13.3%, and 0.6% in the 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-month post-installation."
Authors also found a 14% drop in crashes after speed cameras were installed.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
"Speeding tickets [fell] by an average of 18.4%, 13.3%, and 0.6% in the 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-month post-installation."
Authors also found a 14% drop in crashes after speed cameras were installed.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
April 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New York City's school zone speed cameras have worked remarkably well:
"Speeding tickets [fell] by an average of 18.4%, 13.3%, and 0.6% in the 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-month post-installation."
Authors also found a 14% drop in crashes after speed cameras were installed.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
"Speeding tickets [fell] by an average of 18.4%, 13.3%, and 0.6% in the 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-month post-installation."
Authors also found a 14% drop in crashes after speed cameras were installed.
doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...
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Water fountains are on in Prospect Park and cold and delicious.
March 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Water fountains are on in Prospect Park and cold and delicious.
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“I see a difference, definitely,” said Tony, who has spent 18 years as a bus operator for the MTA.
“There have been no delays the entire week, and when I look to my left and right down the avenues I can see all the way down – I’ve never seen it like that.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/10/m...
“There have been no delays the entire week, and when I look to my left and right down the avenues I can see all the way down – I’ve never seen it like that.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/10/m...
MTA Drivers: Slowest Bus in Manhattan Is Faster Since Congestion Pricing
The slowest bus in Lower Manhattan is moving faster this week since congestion pricing began, bus drivers say.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“I see a difference, definitely,” said Tony, who has spent 18 years as a bus operator for the MTA.
“There have been no delays the entire week, and when I look to my left and right down the avenues I can see all the way down – I’ve never seen it like that.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/10/m...
“There have been no delays the entire week, and when I look to my left and right down the avenues I can see all the way down – I’ve never seen it like that.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/10/m...
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my opinion on congestion pricing is that it should cost 10,000 dollars to honk your car horn
January 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
my opinion on congestion pricing is that it should cost 10,000 dollars to honk your car horn
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articulated buses should have a little bar in the hinged part in the middle. nothing crazy. basic beer and wine. could integrate it with the fare payment system
December 24, 2024 at 2:05 AM
articulated buses should have a little bar in the hinged part in the middle. nothing crazy. basic beer and wine. could integrate it with the fare payment system
With no offense intended to the other 40 accounts that I follow here, @rachelholliday.bsky.social is the best
December 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM
With no offense intended to the other 40 accounts that I follow here, @rachelholliday.bsky.social is the best