Citi Bike Installs New Software, Laying the Foundation for Better Service
It's the beginning of the end for Citi Bike's software troubles.
March 30, 2015
Woodhaven Select Bus Service May Get Physical Separation in Some Areas
After unveiling the preferred design for six miles of the Woodhaven Boulevard Select Bus Service project earlier this week, DOT and MTA met yesterday with advocates, elected officials, and community board members to go into greater detail. The agencies are considering physical separation for bus lanes at key locations on Woodhaven, and they showed potential designs for the southern stretch of the project on Cross Bay Boulevard.
March 27, 2015
DOT Hires Sustainable Transpo Maven Michael Replogle to Guide Policy
Big hiring news from DOT today: Michael Replogle, who founded the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy and went on to tackle transportation issues at the Environmental Defense Fund, has been hired as deputy commissioner for policy at the agency.
March 27, 2015
Participatory Budgeting: Your Chance to Vote for Livable Streets
A record 24 City Council members have launched participatory budgeting efforts this year, giving local residents a say in how to spend a share of the council's discretionary capital funds. Starting last fall, volunteers and staff spent months refining proposals and suggestions. Council members are now releasing sample ballots so the public can learn more about the projects before voting for their favorites in the coming weeks.
March 25, 2015
Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Washington Heights After CB 12 Vote
Washington Heights will get protected bike lanes and major pedestrian upgrades after Manhattan Community Board 12 endorsed a DOT proposal last night.
March 25, 2015
$100 Million in BRT Funding at Stake in Albany Budget Negotiations
There's $100 million for Bus Rapid Transit in the Assembly's budget proposal, and advocates are working to ensure the funds emerge intact from closed-door negotiations with Governor Cuomo and the State Senate.
March 25, 2015