The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially opened the FY2026 SBIR Phase I pre-solicitation period, inviting small businesses to explore upcoming federal funding opportunities focused on transportation innovation. The pre-solicitation window runs from April 29 through May 29, 2026 (5:00 PM ET). No applications are being accepted yet — this phase is strictly for review…
Key Facts Q&A Q: What is the Park Avenue redesign?A: A city proposal to expand green space and pedestrian areas while reducing traffic lanes in Midtown. Q: Will traffic be reduced?A: Yes, one lane in each direction would be removed to make space for public use. Q: Are bike lanes included?A: Potential bike improvements are…
Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses in NYC New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Elizabeth Adams as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses, signaling a major push to make NYC bus service faster, more reliable, and fare-free. Adams, a longtime transportation advocate and organizer, will lead…
Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Urge Albany to Help Close Multi-Billion Dollar Gap New York City is facing a major budget crisis, and city leaders say Albany must help. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin are urging New York State officials to provide additional revenue and address what they call a…
On April 27, 2026, Joby Aviation completed a first-of-its-kind electric air taxi demonstration from JFK Airport, showing how future flights between JFK and Manhattan could take under 10 minutes New York City entered a new chapter in airport transportation on Monday, April 27, 2026, when Joby Aviation completed electric air taxi demonstration flights from John…
Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul unveil citywide watch parties, fan zones, and cultural events FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to New York — and the city is going all-in with free fan events in every borough. According to an official announcement from NYC.gov, Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul, together with the NYNJ Host Committee, revealed…