Overview

• He used an M57 ride averaging about 4.8 mph and taking nearly 40 minutes to underscore his push for bus‑priority upgrades alongside fare‑free service.
• He pledged to confront resistance inside the Transportation Department and from political power brokers to deliver street‑safety and faster‑bus projects.
• He reiterated support for universal daylighting as advocates faulted a DOT study the agency acknowledged was methodologically flawed.
• He said he would restart stalled initiatives such as bus‑priority plans on corridors like Fordham Road, as Rep. Adriano Espaillat signaled support for better bus service.
• After the ride, he rallied with supporters including Rep. Jerry Nadler and Comptroller Brad Lander, and said agency leaders would be judged on merit rather than replaced automatically.