By Wayne Sheppard Please join the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other city agencies in making our streets safer. Despite significant improvements in recent years, more than 250 people are killed and approximately 4,000 are seriously injured every year in automobile crashes. For children under… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Since July 2017, the MTA has been working on improvements to the L train. The L Project includes tunnel rehabilitation work to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy, while increasing the tunnel’s resilience, as well as infrastructure upgrades and station improvements. A revised proposal for the project, released in… View more
By Wayne Sheppard As the holiday season moves into full swing, don’t forget to renew your Department of Transportation (DOT) permit bonds. In addition to a DOT permit, any work involving New York City streets or sidewalks also requires a current permit bond. This bond protects the city against any costs… View more
By Wayne Sheppard In addition to maintaining and improving New York’s extensive transportation infrastructure, the Department of Transportation (DOT) promotes access to quality open space, through initiatives like the NYC Plaza Program and Summer Streets. DOT also encourages New York City residents and visitors to explore the city’s parks and natural… View more
By Wayne Sheppard With Memorial Day behind us, summer is fast approaching. Here in the five boroughs, the warmer weather means that Summer Streets is just around the corner. The annual event opens nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets to the public, providing space for healthy recreation and encouraging… View more
By Wayne Sheppard To help you plan your travels—from daily commutes to road trips—we’ve included a list of New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) holiday suspensions for alternate side parking (ASP), as well as anticipated heavy traffic days. 2018 Holiday Alternate Side Parking Suspension The New York City DOT has… View more
By Wayne Sheppard Last October, the terror attack in downtown Manhattan that claimed the lives of multiple pedestrians reaffirmed the need for improved pedestrian safety. Various safety initiatives are focusing on older New Yorkers. According to New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) statistics, the fatality rate for pedestrians over 65… View more
