Tag: Transportation

• Mamdani: $104M recovered for delivery workers; after deadly illegal e‑bike crash, city plans bike‑lane redesigns and rejects facial‑recognition age checks

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  Jul 30

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City has recovered $104 million in hidden tips for delivery workers and, after a fatal crash involving an illegal e‑bike, said the administration… more ›

• 240 Nassau DEIS Flags Major Impacts on Open Space, Transit, Pedestrians and Noise — Mitigation Measures Identified but Not Finalized

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  Jul 28

  At a City Planning Commission (CPC) review session on July 27, 2026, staff presented the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the 240 Nassau Street rezoning in downtown Brooklyn, which… more ›

• Mamdani names Tony Shores president, Lena Khan chair of NYC EDC — vows five city-run grocery stores and $100M housing-insurance plan

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  Jul 23

  SEO-OPTIMIZED INTRO Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Tony Shores president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Lena Khan board chair, and the pair said EDC will prioritize… more ›

• DOT to Audit Flatiron/NoMad Concession Finances — But Won’t Publish Financial Reports Online

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  Jul 22

  A City Council zoning subcommittee hearing on July 22, 2026, pushed the Department of Transportation (DOT) to explain how revenue from the proposed Flatiron/NoMad major concession would be tracked, audited… more ›

• NYC Expands FIFA World Cup Final Shuttle Service — Shuttles Start 9:30 a.m.; Midtown Bus Lanes Active Until 11 p.m.

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  Jul 20

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani briefed New Yorkers on July 19, 2026 about expanded stadium shuttle service for the FIFA World Cup final, Midtown bus and shuttle routing, and match‑day travel guidance… more ›

• City Council advances plan to phase out Central Park horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028 — Speaker Menin backs ban, calls for worker transition and horse-disposition details

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  Jul 16

  Romanch’s Law — a City Council proposal to phase out horse‑drawn carriages in Central Park after June 1, 2028 — drew a July 15, 2026 Health Committee hearing and a… more ›

• Romanch’s Law hearing: DOH unable to produce five‑year count or disposition of NYC carriage horses; advocates say 500+ left registry

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  Jul 16

  Romanch’s Law (Intro 943) was the subject of a July 15, 2026 New York City Council Health Committee hearing where members pressed the Department of Health (DOH) for a precise… more ›

• Romanch’s Law Goes Before NYC Council — Menin Backs Ban on Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriages, Promises Worker Transition

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  Jul 16

  Romanch’s Law would ban horse‑drawn carriages in Central Park and is now before the City Council after a July 15, 2026 hearing; Council Speaker Adrienne Menin publicly announced support on… more ›

• NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Menin Backs ‘Romanch’s Law’ to Ban Central Park Horse‑Drawn Carriages, Cites Fatal Incident — Vote Date TBD

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  Jul 15

  Speaker Adrence Menin announced on July 14, 2026 that she supports legislation called “Romanch’s Law” to ban horse‑drawn carriages in Central Park, and she said the bill will enter the… more ›

• Mamdani Ties Bus Action Plan to BlockbyBlock: HPD to Launch Bronx Preservation ‘Spotlight’ as DOT/MTA Begin BRT Outreach (Flatbush First)

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  Jul 15

  New York City’s Bus Action Plan rollout and the administration’s BlockbyBlock housing proposal include targeted outreach and preservation work for Bronx neighborhoods, with the mayor saying Housing Preservation and Development… more ›

• Mamdani’s Bus Action Plan: City and MTA Promise ‘Up to 6 Minutes’ Per Trip — Route‑Level Metrics, Public Report and Monthly Board Reviews Planned

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  Jul 15

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bus Action Plan rollout promised “up to six minutes” saved per trip and city and MTA officials say they will measure that improvement with route‑level performance indicators,… more ›

• Flatbush Avenue Named NYC’s First BRT Corridor — Five Rapid Bus Routes Announced, Flatbush Buildout Due by 2030

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  Jul 10

  New York City’s “Bus Action Plan” rollout on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s July 9 livestream announced five Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and confirmed Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn as the first… more ›

• NYC to Allow Omni Taps at Any Bus Door — All‑Door Boarding Announced with Fare Enforcement and 2027 Timeline

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  Jul 10

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City will roll out all-door bus boarding across its bus action plan, saying riders will be able to “swipe your Omni no matter… more ›

• Lincoln Wrestler Pushes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining in NYC — Hearing Record Shows He Gave No Jobs Estimate

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  Jul 10

  City Council sponsor did not state a numeric jobs estimate for year‑round outdoor dining; he said it would allow restaurants to hire more staff, and no supporting analysis was presented… more ›

• NYC launches ‘Fast Buses, Better Service’: 50 corridors to get 20% faster service, 2,500 new buses and automated enforcement by 2028

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  Jul 9

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on July 8, 2026 launched the city-state “Fast Buses, Better Service” action plan to speed buses on 50 priority corridors, funded by joint… more ›