West Village Adds New 'Open Street' To Aid In Social Distancing

The new Open Street is located on Thompson Street and stretches from West 3rd Street to Washington Square South.

New Bike Lanes, Open Streets Coming To Lower Manhattan: Mayor

A protected bike lane in SoHo and five streets open to pedestrians and cyclists are in the next phase of the mayor's Open Streets plan.

14th Street Busway Will Be Made Permanent, Mayor Says

The ban on private cars along 14th Street, originally a pilot program, will become permanent as New Yorkers begin to go back to work.

Three Meatpacking District Streets To Open For Social Distancing

Several blocks on Little West 12th, West 13th and West 17th streets will open to pedestrians and cyclists on Thursday, the mayor announced.

Extend Village's Sixth Avenue Bike Lane Now Not Later, Board Says

Community Board members are asking the city to extend the Sixth Avenue path to Canal Street so it can be used during the coronavirus crisis.

L Train Tunnel Repairs Done 3 Months Early, Cuomo Says

The governor announced Sunday that repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel, which once threatened to shut down the transit line, have been completed.

Most Village Sidewalks Too Narrow For Social Distancing: Study

Almost all Greenwich Village streets have no, or only a few, blocks where walkers could stay apart, according to a map based on city data.

Open These 16 West Manhattan Streets To Pedestrians, Pols Say

A plan from the borough president and elected officials would close certain blocks between 15th and 56th street to cars during coronavirus.

Drag Racers Speed Down Coronavirus-Emptied West Side Highway

Dozens of "souped-up" cars and motorcycles have been doing laps every day since the stay-at-home order emptied the highway, residents say.

Holland Tunnel $364M Repair To Start On Time Despite Coronavirus

The construction, which will shut down an entire tube of the tunnel for two years, will start April 20, Port Authority officials said.

Village Subway Ridership Cut In Half Amid Coronavirus, Data Shows

The number of rides at Washington Square Park's station plummeted in days as officials urged New Yorkers to stay home during the pandemic.

Here's How To Get Around During A, C, E Train Work This Weekend

A, C and E trains will not stop at some of Manhattan's busiest stations — and Court Square in Queens — for the entire weekend.

A, C, E Trains Won't Run For An Entire Weekend At These Stations

The subway lines won't stop between Columbus Circle and Washington Square Park for an entire weekend as officials make signal upgrades.

Work To Make 6th Ave Station Accessible Starts This Year: MTA

All three parts of the 14th Street-Sixth Avenue station are on the docket for accessibility upgrades in 2020, the MTA announced Thursday.

Online Delivery Spike Creates Lower Manhattan Traffic Mess: CB

A Lower Manhattan community board has asked the city to study where loading zones can help taxis, deliveries and seniors get to the curb.

Person Killed By Train As They Picked Up Dropped Item From Tracks

A person who was hit by a train at the Astor Place station in the Village was picking up something they had dropped, the MTA said.

Person Hit By Train At Union Square, MTA Says

L trains were delayed in both directions after someone was hit by a train at the Union Square station, transit officials said.

Tell DOT What You Think Of The 14th Street Busway In This Survey

The first round of surveys about the ban on private cars along the 14th Street corridor will wrap up this week, officials said.

MTA Starts Fining Drivers Caught Blocking 14th Street Bus Lanes

Car drivers illegally using 14th Street will start getting fined Tuesday.

Here's When The L Won't Run Between Manhattan And BK In 2020

The MTA has announced three weekends when the already-limited L train will not stop at certain stations. Here's what you need to know.

David Bowie Tribute Takes Over NoHo Subway Station

A tribute to the music icon appeared at the station on the anniversary of Bowie's death Friday.

Hudson Street 'Grand Boulevard' Transformation Project Begins

Seven blocks of Hudson Street is getting a makeover.

Prince St In SoHo Will Get Bike-Friendly Signal Timing

Traffic signals will be re-timed to help more cyclists ride ahead on Prince Street, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

Buses Will Get Priority On 14th Street Starting Thursday

After months of legal battles, the 14th Street bus priority plan will launch Thursday.

Congestion Pricing: From Idea To Reality, With Sam Schwartz

Learn more about how congestion pricing came to be and what lies ahead from one of the plan's proponents.

Lawyer Who Cried 'Klan' Sues To Stop Bus Stop Removal

The West Village lawyer attempting to thwart plans for bus priority on 14th Street is now planning to sue over the removal of bus stops.

Busway On 14th St Comes Monday After City Clears Legal Hurdle

A judge greenlighted a city plan to bar most private cars from 14th Street and make room for buses.

Person Hit By L Train At 6th Ave Station: MTA

A straphanger was hit by a train at Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, the MTA said.

Delays To 14th St Busway Wastes Year Of Rider's Time, Groups Say

Two transportation groups argued a court-imposed delay to the 14th Street bus priority plan has wasted thousands of hours of riders' time.

Cyclists Create Guerrilla Bike Lane Barriers With Toilet Plungers

It was a toilet takeover.

Mass Die-In Planned By 1,000 Bike Activists In Greenwich Village

The action at Washington Square Park aims to bring attention to 15 cyclists who have been killed this year.

Busway Will Not Be Coming To 14th Street Monday

A judge temporarily halted the city's plans to give 14th Street bus and truck priority, which was expected to begin July 1.

NYU Prof Ticketed For Fare Evasion At Station With Broken Machine

The Legal Aid Society is demanding the NYPD Inspector General's office investigate fare evasion policing after the professor's incident.

Cyclists Rail Against Narrow Hudson River Greenway Barriers

Community Board 2 requested that the State DOT study safety measures installed after a terror attack before more are put in place.

MTA Wants To Hear From You About L Train Shutdown Plan

The MTA and the city's transportation department want your feedback on the L train shutdown mitigation plan.

David Bowie MetroCards Available In Manhattan Stations

David Bowie branded MetroCards are now available at two Manhattan subway stations, featuring images from the Brooklyn Museum's new exhibit.

L Train Shutdown Plan Spurs Lawsuit From Locals

Some residents of Chelsea and the West Village aren't happy about NYC's plans to shutdown the L train.