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Monday’s Headlines: Welcome to ‘Streetsblog Empire State’
We're open for business — and we'll be bringing Streetsblog's livable streets coverage to the entire state, not just "the city."
January 12, 2026
Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled
The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.
January 9, 2026
What Is A Life Worth In NYC? In Fatal Crashes, Sometimes Just $50
Drivers who kill pedestrians often face minimal punishment, a Streetsblog investigation found.
January 8, 2026
Opinion: E-Bikes Are An Economic Boost That Cities Must Encourage
E-bikes and scooters are reshaping local retail markets by expanding who can reach neighborhood businesses with frequency, ease and convenience.
January 8, 2026
The ‘Affordability Crisis’ Conversation Can’t Leave Out the Cost of Cars
We can't talk about Americans' empty wallets without talking about our empty buses and sidewalks.
January 7, 2026
Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026
The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?
January 7, 2026
Opinion: The Conservative Case for the REPAIR Infrastructure Act
"If Republicans want credibility as the party of infrastructure competence and fiscal responsibility, several committee leaders are positioned to advance this legislation without transforming it into partisan theater."
Jarah Jacquay
January 7, 2026
How Kathy Hochul Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Congestion Pricing
She loved, then hated, then loved, then gutted, and, yesterday, celebrated the congestion pricing toll as it marked its first birthday.
J.K. Trotter
January 6, 2026
Mamdani: Daylighting Before Death!
The mayor wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy.
January 5, 2026
How Congestion Pricing Proved the Haters Wrong and Is Changing New York for the Better
Happy birthday to the toll cameras! Congestion pricing is working as promised — defying haters and doubters, including President Trump. Here's why.
January 5, 2026
