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Annie Weinstock

@annieweinstock.bsky.social
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Streets & buses around the world. BRTPlan, People-Oriented Cities. Georgian in spirit 🇬🇪

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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
I thought of something like this but they'd need to 2-way Plaza Street and ideally maintain a bus-only connection on Flatbush.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Perfect time to re-up this piece! reorientations.medium.com/a-close-look...
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A Close Look at the Good Designs for Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza
Four important ideas for improving NYCDOT’s Option B
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Offset & busway aren't the only choices. Why not center-running?
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
On what basis can he make this promise?
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Transportation Alternatives @transalt.org · 10/02/2026
After Citi Bike is shut down due to snow, Lyft is contractually obligated to make the bike stations "reasonably free of snow within 5 hours" of the system coming back online. The bike share system reopened on January 26 — more than two weeks ago.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New York City has the right, by contract, to fine Lyft when it doesn't clear the snow from its bike stations. It should exercise it. But the snow is a microcosm of a larger problem. I wrote this piece about how the city could get Lyft to be a better bike share operator now and into the future.
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Opinion: The City, Not Just Lyft, Deserves Blame for Citi Bike’s Winter Mess - Streetsblog New York City
The Mamdani administration should fine Lyft for falling short of its contractual obligations — and reward it for meeting or surpassing them.
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Chris Greene @christophergreene.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
In general I recommend reading the whole piece by @annieweinstock.bsky.social, as it lays out not just the City's right to fine, but looks to the future of the agreement with Lyft.
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Jon Orcutt @jonorcutt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This is all right on, by @annieweinstock.bsky.social Though I think it's DOT, not Lyft, who should issue a report on the geography of CitiBike usage
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
It is often said that getting Fast Buses in NYC is purely political. In this piece, I argue that design matters immensely & is not as straightforward as it appears. I then propose a strategy for Fast Buses in the next NYC Streets Plan, both BRT & otherwise. reorientations.medium.com/when-it-come...
reorientations.medium.com
When it comes to Fast Buses, it really is about design
By Annie Weinstock
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Yes! Except let's do an improved Option B. reorientations.medium.com/a-close-look...
reorientations.medium.com
A Close Look at the Good Designs for Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza
Four important ideas for improving NYCDOT’s Option B
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
One of the shop owners literally told me "our customers used to be able to double park to come here and now they can't."
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Funny that they don't want the list of who they are released. They all have the "we love bike lanes, just not this design" sign in their windows.
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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Yep. NYC needs to move beyond paint and plastic to permanent, high-quality materials that are installed quickly.
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'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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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...
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'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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Those who hate the bike lane have a sign in their window, they make it pretty easy.
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 27/10/2025
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!
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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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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Behold! The Court St bike lane is coming soon!
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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...
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What should be done about Canal Street?
By Annie Weinstock
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 12/09/2025
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.
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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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
If DOT moves ahead too quickly, they risk discrediting the concept of BRT in NYC.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
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-...
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Designing a BRT on Flatbush is complicated
The details will make it or break it
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Jon Orcutt @jonorcutt.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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...
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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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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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Where Should NYC Build BRT?
A Transparent Technical Review
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 11/07/2025
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."
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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)
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Speed increases were greatest on SelectBus projects where several bus priority measures were combined, such as on the 14th Street Busway. Read the report to learn about the specific impacts of each bus priority measure!
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The report analyzes the effectiveness of the array of bus priority measures implemented in NYC since 2008. While there have been important benefits, the average speed increase on all bus priority corridors was only about ½ mph.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
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
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Yes, interborough transit is the way. We do need transit along the fast developing Brooklyn/Queens waterfront but no one is really looking to go up and down the waterfront - they're still going to Manhattan.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
All-door boarding/off-board fare collection can be equally, if not more important, depending on specific causes of delay. In a dense, high boarding area, boarding delay can be greater than traffic delay. Dedicated ROW is most critical where there is traffic delay but how that's done matters hugely.
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 04/02/2025
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...
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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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
In fact, NYC DOT does have a project on Dekalb! It's a bus project but it seems that bike improvements are included. www.nyc.gov/html/dot/dow...
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I think it's a trick of the lights but it sure looks like there's a fire on top of the Freedom Tower.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Though we did write this a few months ago as a starting point: reorientations.medium.com/the-case-for...
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The case for center bus lanes on Flatbush
By Annie Weinstock and Walter Hook
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
It's a review of the impacts of all bus priority efforts made in the city over the last few decades. There will be a follow up report on what should be done next.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Stay tuned! @walterhook.bsky.social and I are getting ready to release a report with a full analysis of these and more!
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
And yet they claim as one of their successes "permanent outdoor dining"
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Standing up to my NIMBY neighbors. Also, fear of overcrowded playgrounds is a new one! @opennewyork.org
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Also worth calling out the consultants behind the report which resulted in the recommendation for a $16.7B expansion. Behind every mega project is a mega engineering firm with an interest in seeing it built.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
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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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.
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Great analysis, ETA.
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Bike New York @bikenewyork.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
@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
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Impressive database!
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
@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!
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Annie Weinstock @annieweinstock.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
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!
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