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Report: State DOT Using Outdated, Exaggerated Data To Justify Route 17 Widening
The state Department of Transportation is ignoring a 10-year drop in traffic volumes on Route 17 to justify massively expanding the highway.
April 30, 2026
Hochul Budget Looks To Streamline Environmental Review Process for Greenways
The governor might be looking out for cyclists and hikers on the sly after she cut red tape for shared-use trails as part of her "Abundance"-inspired housing proposal.
February 17, 2026
UPDATE: Route 17 Widening is Not Really Paused But Actually Happening
Route 17 could be headed down a dark path if recent signs are to be believed.
January 20, 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
Streetsies 2025: The Worst From Albany
Albany had its fair share of screw ups in 2025. Take a gander at the worst to come out of state government this year.
December 26, 2025
Streetsies 2025: The Best from Albany
It's that time of year again! Albany often disappoints, but state officials got a few things right, we guess...
December 26, 2025
State DOT Hurts Cyclists in Rt. 9 Draft Plan: Advocates
The plan to redesign the spine of the river towns misses opportunities to equalize road access and safety for all travelers, according to advocates
December 4, 2025
Rep. Ritchie Torres, Advocates Call For More Public Comment on Cross Bronx Project
The public was given until just Jan. 9 to weigh in on the 6,000-page document — a 53-day period that includes multiple holidays.
December 2, 2025
State Pauses Billion-Dollar Route 17 Expansion in Hudson Valley
One of the biggest highway boondoggles in the state may finally die a merciful death, thanks to Gov. Hochul.
October 14, 2025
State DOT Scraps Cross Bronx Expansion Road On Highway Repair Plan
The state Department of Transportation will not build a "traffic diversion" structure next to the Cross Bronx Expressway — a highway expansion project that Streetsblog exposed.
October 9, 2025
