Mike Flynn
Coverage of Mike Flynn in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- ‘Next Stop’: Mamdani, Hochul roll out plan to cut NYC bus trips by 6 minutes on 50 ‘priority routes’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to reduce NYC bus trip times by up to six minutes on 50 priority routes through infrastructure improvements and faster bus speeds. The initiative includes five rapid bus corridors and is part of a 51-page 'Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service' plan aimed at enhancing reliability and accessibility for riders.
- EXCLUSIVE: NYC completes work on Madison Avenue double bus lane, Lexington Avenue offset bus lane conversion
The NYC Department of Transportation has completed double bus lanes on Madison Avenue and an offset bus lane on Lexington Avenue, projects restarted by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to improve bus speeds for thousands of daily riders. The initiatives aim to shorten commutes between specific street ranges, with support from DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn and Deputy Mayor Julia Kerson.
- Vision Zero: NYC pedestrian traffic deaths hit record low for first half of this year, DOT data
New York City's pedestrian traffic deaths reached an all-time low for the first half of 2026, with 46 deaths—a 13% drop from 53 in the same period last year. Overall traffic fatalities decreased 25% since the 2014 launch of Vision Zero, with 94 deaths through June 29, 2026, compared to 91 in 2025. Fatalities among e-bike, moped, and scooter riders slightly increased to 18 from 16 in 2025 but remained below 2024 and 2023 levels.
- EXCLUSIVE: 63-block stretch of Manhattan’s 6th Avenue will get a busway under DOT proposal
New York City's Department of Transportation proposes a 63-block bus lane on Manhattan's 6th Avenue to accelerate bus speeds for 51,000 daily riders. The plan includes offset and curbside lanes, aiming to address current slow speeds (as low as 3.5 mph for local buses). The project is part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's broader efforts to expand bus infrastructure.
- EXCLUSIVE: DOT proposes installing bus lanes along Brooklyn’s Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue
The city's Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed installing bus lanes on Brooklyn's Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue to improve bus speeds and safety. The project, part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration, aims to enhance the B6 and B82 bus routes, which serve 80,000 daily riders, and includes Vision Zero safety measures to reduce traffic fatalities.
- FIRST ON amNY: NYC DOT expands pilot program to reduce delivery truck miles traveled in city
The NYC Department of Transportation is expanding its micro hubs pilot program, adding two new Manhattan locations to reduce delivery truck miles by transferring cargo to eco-friendly vehicles. The program aims to cut pollution and traffic congestion, with data showing over 3,000 truck trips replaced and significant emissions reductions since its 2025 launch.