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A Transit Chief in the Mayor's Office?
MTA leader Joe Lhota is expected to resign today to prepare for a mayoral run.
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Year in Review
2012's Biggest Transportation Successes
Amtrak posts a record year, California approves high-speed rail, and more.
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Year in Review
The Best Open Data Releases of 2012
Our annual look at the extensive information now available from city governments, and the tools people are building with it.
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Urban Wonk
America's Most Cutthroat Christmas Tree Market
A bitter feud between two men has sent the price of trees in New York City sky-high.
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A Brief History of the Barnes Dance
Cities have largely given up on pedestrian scrambles — but some are bringing them back.
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There's More Than History at Stake for NYC's First Pre-Fab High-Rise
B2 Bklyn breaks ground this morning at Atlantic Yards. A lot is riding on whether it works.
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Year in Review
The Most Talked About Buildings of 2012
From residences to gardens to installations, a look at the most compelling works of the year.
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Charts
This Most Recent Decline in U.S. Violent Crime Is Different From the Last One
Homicide rates have fallen significantly in some places. Does economic development deserve the credit?
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Even the World's Top Experts Aren't Sure What New York Should Do to Prevent Another Sandy
A star-studded panel discussion highlights just how much uncertainty faces the storm-damaged city.
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Uber's Plan to Dominate Cabs by Phone Is Starting to Work Again
New York and Washington are easing their restrictions.
