David Meyer

David was Streetsblog’s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.

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Streetsblog NYC |Special Features

Shutdown Showdown: Trump Blames Democrats for Transit Cuts In His Continuing War on Cities, ‘Woke’

It's the second time in as many days that the Trump administration has denied funding over policies it opposes.

David Meyer

October 1, 2025

Streetsblog NYC |President Trump's Second Term

BIG ZERO: Trump Stiffs NYC Transit System in ‘Sanctuary City’ Tantrum

The federal government is denying the MTA tens of millions of dollars in public safety funding over of New York's immigration policies.

David Meyer

September 30, 2025

President Trump's Second Term

Republicans Target D.C. Traffic Cameras and Right-on-Red Ban Amid Trump ‘Takeover’

Automated enforcement has been shown to work. But federal officials who drive everywhere don't like it. Welcome to the Trump administration's takeover.

David Meyer

September 10, 2025

Research

Trump Priorities Spark Sudden Reorganization of Key Transportation Research Body

"It's [an] unprecedented overreach into science."

David Meyer

July 2, 2025

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

Chaos in NYC: Citi Bike Will Slow Down E-Bikes After City Hall Cites Public Health ‘Emergency’

Lyft caves to pressure from Mayor Adams.

David Meyer

June 5, 2025

Sean Duffy

Duffy Tells Congress He’s Not Delaying DOT Projects — As He Delays DOT Projects

Thousands of federal transportation grants remain in limbo as the Trump administration cuts staff and cracks down on DEI, bike lanes and environmental rules.

David Meyer

May 29, 2025