City Department of Transportation
Coverage of City Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Transportation advocates urge Mamdani to release new Vision Zero plan, expand Sammy’s law
Transportation advocates urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to release a new Vision Zero plan and expand Sammy’s Law, citing 99 traffic deaths in New York City during the first half of 2026. They highlighted that 37% of pedestrian deaths and 38% of bike rider fatalities occurred on Vision Zero Priority Corridors, while the DOT disputed the advocates' data with its own report.
- Mamdani says he’s still committed to fast and free buses, despite plan that omits the free part
Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his commitment to making city buses both fast and free, despite a new 51-page plan titled 'Next Stop' that focuses solely on improving bus speeds. The plan, developed with state and MTA officials, includes a $900 million initiative to reduce trip times on 50 priority routes but omits any mention of eliminating bus fares, a key campaign promise. MTA Chair Janno Lieber expressed skepticism about free fares, advocating instead for expanding the Fair Fares discounted program.