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U.S. DOT Talks of Eliminating Enforcement Cameras, A Key Safety Initiative

The federal Department of Transportation is exploring how to dismantle the 26-year-old enforcement camera system in Washington, D.C. — and New Yorkers should be alarmed.

January 12, 2026

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 7, 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 6, 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."

January 6, 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.

January 6, 2026