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Mamdani Keynotes Transportation Alternatives "Streets for People" Gala Mon Jun 1 on UWS — Full-Throated Street Safety Pitch; Streetsblog Headline: "Mayor on a Roll"

June 3, 2026Streetsblog | amNewYork | Transportation Alternatives Verified
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Mon Jun 1 evening — Mayor Mamdani delivered keynote / received hero's welcome at the Transportation Alternatives "Streets for People" gala on the Upper West Side. He gave full-throated support for street safety projects, the 34th Street Busway restart (announced Lehrer Tue), the 72nd St protected bike lane, and the Bergen-Dean bike boulevard. Streetsblog framed Tue Jun 2 morning as "Mayor on a Roll." Sets up the Wed Jun 3 morning CB7 vote for 72nd St (26-17 in favor).

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