NYC's autonomous vehicle program: What you need to know
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the DOT announced the requirements for safe autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in the city and that applications are now open for a new permit program.
NYC launches e-bike safety campaign: 'Get Smart Before You Start'
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a new campaign called, "Get Smart Before You Start" on e-bike safety.
Report on first 10 years of 'Vision Zero' on NYC streets
A report by Transportation Alternatives showcased the data from the first 10 years of "Vision Zero" on New York City streets.
Staten Island Ferry to bring back food, beverage service for first time since 2020
The Staten Island Ferry is aiming to bring back food and beverage service for passengers by the fall of 2024.
NYC's hourly parking rates set to rise 20% starting Monday
Hourly parking meter rates will increase in New York City by 20% beginning Monday. In some of the busiest areas of Manhattan, rates will be increasing from $1 to $5 an hour.
NYC's 'Trick-or-Streets' returns this weekend
The initiative, which started last year, is helping New Yorkers celebrate Halloween by expanding car-free pedestrian spaces for families and trick-or-treaters.
NYC DOT announces weekend BQE closures for 'necessary deck repair work'
Travelers are strongly encouraged to avoid the BQE during scheduled closures.
NYC DOT to tow bikes parked for more than 7 days
The NYC DOT is going to implement a new policy to tow bikes that are parked for more than a week.
Watch: DoT truck catches fire, explodes in Queens
Authorities are investigating after a Department of Transportation truck caught fire and exploded in Long Island City on Wednesday afternoon.
NYC congestion pricing: MTA's environmental assessment supports plan
A milestone in the process toward bringing congestion pricing to Lower Manhattan.
NYC DOT launches new platform to report double-parking, blocked bike and bus lanes
The NYC DOT has launched a new web platform where New York residents can report areas where double-parking and blocked bike and bus lanes often happen due to vehicles unloading and loading.
Fire in Staten Island Ferry engine room; boat evacuated
Five people suffered minor injuries when a fire broke out in the engine room of a Staten Island Ferry boat on Thursday evening.
NYC unveils traffic safety initiative for darker months
The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled its new “Dusk and Darkness” campaign, part of a multi-agency effort to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of traveling in the darkness and enforce traffic safety laws.
Manhattan's Third Avenue to be redesigned with bike lanes
Third Avenue is made up of four vehicle lanes, two parking lanes, and one bus lane. NYCDOT is looking at transforming the artery into two vehicle lanes, two bus lanes, a bike path, and widened sidewalks.
NYC traffic violence is 'public health crisis,' official says
The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation wants more speed cameras put in school zones and more red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. But the city can't do this without permission from Albany.
NYC to tackle double-parking on the Upper East Side
The Department of Transportation is considering two plans to stop double and even triple parking on the Upper East Side.
Restaurants frustrated by confusing NYC outdoor dining rules
Outdoor dining structures have become a fixture on NYC's streets, but the transit workers union is taking issue with some of them, saying they're blocking bus lanes.
Pedestrians, cyclists say mopeds are invading NYC bike lanes
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
NYC restaurants struggling with winter outdoor dining restrictions
Restaurants will have to rearrange their curbside setups again if they want to continue serving customers in New York City this winter.
Revel mopeds return to NYC streets despite several deaths to customers
The shared moped service Revel, which suspended service in New York City, is returning to city streets with new rules including a 21-question safety test, the company announced Thursday.