Department of transportation
The unit created by a law passed last year is understaffed and the city blew a deadline for a legally mandated report.
May 5, 8:11 AM
100 streets will be car-free on Saturday, April 23rd, which will kick-off 2022's Open Streets program.
Apr 3, 2:15 PM
Only a small fraction of NYC's streets have red-light cameras, which give tickets to speeders and prevent speeding.
Mar 5, 10:31 AM
A 2016 campaign for faster buses and revamped routes is getting another push as new leadership takes hold.
Feb 28, 6:43 PM
Open street designation for Willoughby Avenue was removed right around school dismissal time.
Feb 11, 5:14 PM
A new city rule that went into effect this week requires vehicles and bikers to yield to pedestrians even if there is no stoplight or stop sign.
Jan 19, 4:49 PM
De Blasio wanted the city to reach zero traffic deaths by 2024. In a city of 8 million residents and millions more visitors, Vision Zero became one of the most notable pillars of de Blasio’s platform alongside his equity and universal pre-K goals.
Dec 20, 2021 1:56 PM
Before the pandemic, the Bronx only had fifty permitted outdoor dining spaces. Under the emergency program, more than 650 restaurants had expanded their dining space outside.
Dec 19, 2021 10:03 AM