Annie Weinstock
@annieweinstock.bsky.social
Streets & buses around the world.
BRTPlan, People-Oriented Cities. Georgian in spirit 🇬🇪
BRTPlan, People-Oriented Cities. Georgian in spirit 🇬🇪
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Yep. NYC needs to move beyond paint and plastic to permanent, high-quality materials that are installed quickly.
'The Permanence Agenda': Paint and Plastic Won’t Deliver Real Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City
Rather than continuing New York's quick-build approach to redesigning streets with temporary materials, Zohran Mamdani should aim for permanent.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yep. NYC needs to move beyond paint and plastic to permanent, high-quality materials that are installed quickly.
Mayor-elect Mamdani has an opportunity to physically build out our miles and miles of temporary bike lanes, sidewalks, and plazas, making these measures permanent once and for all. Check out my new piece in @nyc.streetsblog.org!
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nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/24/t...
'The Permanence Agenda': Paint and Plastic Won’t Deliver Real Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City
Rather than continuing New York's quick-build approach to redesigning streets with temporary materials, Zohran Mamdani should aim for permanent.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Mayor-elect Mamdani has an opportunity to physically build out our miles and miles of temporary bike lanes, sidewalks, and plazas, making these measures permanent once and for all. Check out my new piece in @nyc.streetsblog.org!
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/24/t...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/24/t...
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The horror! A new protected bike lane on Court Street has already done its job to establish a safe and reliable cycling connection on one of the most dangerous streets in Brooklyn!
Bikelashers Beware! Court Street Redesign Has Turned Chaos to Safety - Streetsblog New York City
Court Street's protected bike lane already shows a lot of promise. But that doesn't stop the hate.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The horror! A new protected bike lane on Court Street has already done its job to establish a safe and reliable cycling connection on one of the most dangerous streets in Brooklyn!
Great new report from @ridersalliance.org on where and why we need BRT in NYC! If the next administration takes it seriously and starts on Day 1, they will be well-positioned to get it done within the Mayor's first term.
How can our next Mayor go beyond red paint and create a citywide network of fast, reliable, accessible transit service?
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
Much Better Buses: It’s About Time — Riders Alliance
As we approach the end of four long years of waiting for faster bus service, waiting for leaders like Mayor Adams to build the network of bus lanes he committed to on the campaign trail, we’ve been pr...
www.ridersalliance.org
October 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Great new report from @ridersalliance.org on where and why we need BRT in NYC! If the next administration takes it seriously and starts on Day 1, they will be well-positioned to get it done within the Mayor's first term.
Behold! The Court St bike lane is coming soon!
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Behold! The Court St bike lane is coming soon!
I wrote about what should be done about Canal Street a couple of years ago. Glad the city is doing something but there is yet so much more that could be done.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I wrote about what should be done about Canal Street a couple of years ago. Glad the city is doing something but there is yet so much more that could be done.
medium.com/@reorientati...
medium.com/@reorientati...
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The DOT is planning to install "Super Sidewalks" along the busiest parts of the Canal Street corridor east of Broadway, along with a new westbound bike lane to join the existing eastbound lane on Grand Street.
DOT Canal Street Plan Adds Pedestrian Space, Bike Route, But Next Mayor Must Think Bigger - Streetsblog New York City
The changes are a good start, but Canal Street deserves a radical transformation.
buff.ly
September 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The DOT is planning to install "Super Sidewalks" along the busiest parts of the Canal Street corridor east of Broadway, along with a new westbound bike lane to join the existing eastbound lane on Grand Street.
I teased some initial thoughts about the new Flatbush center bus lane designs with @nyc.streetsblog.org a few weeks ago. Now @walterhook.bsky.social and I have done an in-depth analysis. In short, there are critical issues that must be resolved.
reorientations.medium.com/designing-a-...
reorientations.medium.com/designing-a-...
Designing a BRT on Flatbush is complicated
The details will make it or break it
reorientations.medium.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I teased some initial thoughts about the new Flatbush center bus lane designs with @nyc.streetsblog.org a few weeks ago. Now @walterhook.bsky.social and I have done an in-depth analysis. In short, there are critical issues that must be resolved.
reorientations.medium.com/designing-a-...
reorientations.medium.com/designing-a-...
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Great stuff from @annieweinstock.bsky.social & @nyc.streetsblog.org. Hopefully this proceeds at a pace for 2026 implementation and can be owned by the next administration nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/04/d...
DOT Reveals Transformational Plan For Flatbush Ave. — But Needs To Get The Details Right - Streetsblog New York City
The bus-first transformation is an ambitious project that could speed buses by 20 percent while also calming the roadway's notorious traffic. But it's not perfect.
nyc.streetsblog.org
August 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Great stuff from @annieweinstock.bsky.social & @nyc.streetsblog.org. Hopefully this proceeds at a pace for 2026 implementation and can be owned by the next administration nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/08/04/d...
Which corridor in NYC is best suited for BRT? @walterhook.bsky.social and I just completed a new technical analysis. Check out our blog piece: reorientations.medium.com/where-should...
Where Should NYC Build BRT?
A Transparent Technical Review
reorientations.medium.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Which corridor in NYC is best suited for BRT? @walterhook.bsky.social and I just completed a new technical analysis. Check out our blog piece: reorientations.medium.com/where-should...
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A pleasure to be featured alongside @annieweinstock.bsky.social and @walterhook.bsky.social's tremendous report.
"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
Years of bus priority projects barely made a dent in improving speeds because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks - Streetsblog New York City
Years of bus priority projects have barely paid off because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.
buff.ly
July 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A pleasure to be featured alongside @annieweinstock.bsky.social and @walterhook.bsky.social's tremendous report.
"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
Do you want to know how effective different types of bus lanes have been? Signal priority? Read our report!
(Thanks for the mention, @humantransit.bsky.social)
(Thanks for the mention, @humantransit.bsky.social)
How effective are New York City's various bus priority measures? This report by @walterhook.bsky.social and @annieweinstock.bsky.social digs into the detail.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do you want to know how effective different types of bus lanes have been? Signal priority? Read our report!
(Thanks for the mention, @humantransit.bsky.social)
(Thanks for the mention, @humantransit.bsky.social)
I am excited to announce the release of People-Oriented Cities' new report:
How Much Faster Are We Moving? An evaluation of bus priority measures in New York City.
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How Much Faster Are We Moving? An evaluation of bus priority measures in New York City.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I am excited to announce the release of People-Oriented Cities' new report:
How Much Faster Are We Moving? An evaluation of bus priority measures in New York City.
lnkd.in/eYxKD_2b
How Much Faster Are We Moving? An evaluation of bus priority measures in New York City.
lnkd.in/eYxKD_2b
So sad to see that after all of the years and hard work by very dedicated people, the Smith St BID is not to be.
March 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
So sad to see that after all of the years and hard work by very dedicated people, the Smith St BID is not to be.
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BRTs are relatively quick and inexpensive to implement, especially compared to light rail. With dedicated bus lanes, improved signal timing, camera enforcement of blocked bus lanes, and more, they have the potential to truly transform NYC. Read more: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/02/04/m...
Memo to Mayor Adams: Reliable Buses Start with You - Streetsblog New York City
Congestion pricing’s success and legacy depends on improving bus service. Mayor Adams must act.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BRTs are relatively quick and inexpensive to implement, especially compared to light rail. With dedicated bus lanes, improved signal timing, camera enforcement of blocked bus lanes, and more, they have the potential to truly transform NYC. Read more: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/02/04/m...
I think it's a trick of the lights but it sure looks like there's a fire on top of the Freedom Tower.
January 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I think it's a trick of the lights but it sure looks like there's a fire on top of the Freedom Tower.
I love that the Post has as its new congestion pricing scapegoat... drivers who didn't pay past tolls. The Overton window sometimes shifts in our direction
January 29, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I love that the Post has as its new congestion pricing scapegoat... drivers who didn't pay past tolls. The Overton window sometimes shifts in our direction
I was in a car today when the drawbridge was up. The entire road was filled with the sound of car horns. One driver even pulled out of the queue to drive on the sidewalk to then... keep waiting for the drawbridge. Humankind is in so much trouble.
January 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I was in a car today when the drawbridge was up. The entire road was filled with the sound of car horns. One driver even pulled out of the queue to drive on the sidewalk to then... keep waiting for the drawbridge. Humankind is in so much trouble.
Great to see that mixed traffic speeds on the Indianapolis Red Line corridor increased after reducing the number of travel lanes from 2 to 1 in each direction! When we talk about BRT, the biggest worry is always the impacts on mixed traffic.
January 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Great to see that mixed traffic speeds on the Indianapolis Red Line corridor increased after reducing the number of travel lanes from 2 to 1 in each direction! When we talk about BRT, the biggest worry is always the impacts on mixed traffic.
Standing up to my NIMBY neighbors. Also, fear of overcrowded playgrounds is a new one! @opennewyork.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Standing up to my NIMBY neighbors. Also, fear of overcrowded playgrounds is a new one! @opennewyork.org
20+ years ago when I lived in Seattle, there was a pilot to dynamically price congestion. The technology has existed for years! If only we could dynamically price congestion in NYC to always remain at today's levels, we would not have to worry about the rebound effect.
KOMANOFF: Why I’m Not Scrutinizing Traffic Data Yet (It's The Rebound Effect, Stupid) - Streetsblog New York City
Watch out, there will soon be a rebound ― a bounceback in driving when traffic moves faster, our expert says.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
20+ years ago when I lived in Seattle, there was a pilot to dynamically price congestion. The technology has existed for years! If only we could dynamically price congestion in NYC to always remain at today's levels, we would not have to worry about the rebound effect.
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@transalt.org’s letter on the 9th St bike lane in Gowanus is excellent. It calls for major quality improvements, network connections & questions the city's commitment to actually bikeable bike lanes
We sent a letter to @nyc-dot.bsky.social yesterday, the 2nd anniv of Sarah Schick’s preventable death. A signatory of the letter, @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social supports the demands and is fighting for a safer 9th Street she said last night that she has a meeting already scheduled with DOT.
January 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@transalt.org’s letter on the 9th St bike lane in Gowanus is excellent. It calls for major quality improvements, network connections & questions the city's commitment to actually bikeable bike lanes
@nyc311.bsky.social why do you close requests and say they are resolved when they're not? I reported this sidewalk yesterday and the request was closed and "addressed" within hours. But no change to the sidewalk!
January 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@nyc311.bsky.social why do you close requests and say they are resolved when they're not? I reported this sidewalk yesterday and the request was closed and "addressed" within hours. But no change to the sidewalk!
Now is the moment to reallocate the unused car space for other uses. Before it fills up again. Bus lanes, bike lanes, ped space. And what about all those extra inbound lanes on the Manhattan Bridge?? The city should be ready to jump on this opportunity!
My first time walking around the CONGESTION RELIEF ZONE on a non bone-chilling day and I am in love. Dramatic improvement. Here is 42nd & Madison — unfathomable that this usual clusterf*** of cars at this hour is this clear. As you can see however by the crosswalk, Manhattan is a ghost town now 🤣
January 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Now is the moment to reallocate the unused car space for other uses. Before it fills up again. Bus lanes, bike lanes, ped space. And what about all those extra inbound lanes on the Manhattan Bridge?? The city should be ready to jump on this opportunity!
And obviously, the @mta.info and @nycdot.bsky.social should be doing this - not just us advocates!
Put every low traffic stat on blast everyday forever, and, as others have suggested, start a website that keeps a running tally of revenue and infrastructure improvement proposals. Can’t just pass good policy, have to make noise about how awesome it is!
January 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
And obviously, the @mta.info and @nycdot.bsky.social should be doing this - not just us advocates!