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BREAKING: State DOT Kills Entire Cross Bronx ‘Highway Expansion’ Project
Streetsblog gets action! Our coverage — and a lot of sweat by activists — revealed the danger of a project to increase car traffic in The Bronx.
May 18, 2026
State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers
Assembly Member Emerita Torres's Stop Highway Community Harm Act would ban the state from expanding highways within 200 feet of public housing or in ZIP codes with the highest asthma-related emergency room visits in the state.
April 3, 2026
‘The Brake’ Podcast: How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown
This podcaster is traveling the country in search of stories about America's freeway-fighting movement. Is yours on the list?
March 10, 2026
Judge Blocks City From Using State Law To Cut Bike Speed Limit In Central Park
It's an indication that opponents of this "illegal application" of the so-called "Sammy's Law" may prevail on the merits at an upcoming full hearing.
February 25, 2026
‘Gateway’ Drug: Trump Is Holding the Second Avenue Subway Hostage
The president blocked funds for the Second Avenue Subway during the government shutdown in October — and the MTA has still not received the money, sources said.
January 28, 2026
What the ‘Abundance’ Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation
Will Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's buzzword usher in an era of bountiful transportation options, or just more highways?
January 21, 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
Friday Video: Remember When Central Park Was Actually Dangerous?
Streetfilms legend Clarence Eckerson reframes the debate about Manhattan's premier green space in just 45 seconds.
January 16, 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
Don’t Believe the Hype: NJ Turnpike Widening Still Happening
Gov. Murphy's late revision will just move the problem around, advocates say.
December 23, 2025
