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Remember That Old Bike? These Kids Need It to Get Ahead and Get Around
Kids are getting paid $15 an hour to learn how to fix and maintain bikes — and change their lives forever.
August 11, 2021
OPINION: What Should Be Done About Canal Street?
The nostrums are no mystery. Rather than doing a million more studies, the city should just fix it.
August 9, 2021
The Slow Walk: MTA Has Not Met with Environmental Leaders Vital to Congestion Pricing — But Feds Blame MTA for That
Advocates have not heard from the MTA about congestion pricing, even though the authority must include environmental justice in its assessment of the tolls — and the federal government is waiting for action.
August 6, 2021
SEE IT: TA Video Says You Shouldn’t Have To Be An Olympian Just to Live in NYC
The thrill of victory. The agony of the streets.
August 6, 2021
ANALYSIS: The Mayor’s ‘Bold’ Plan for the BQE is Not Bold, But is Really a Long Punt
"It just seems like not a very forward thinking solution to the whole issue," one activist said.
August 4, 2021
PARKING MADNESS: Bronx Electeds Oppose Dedicated Bus Lane that Would Help Tens of Thousands of Straphangers
A group of Bronx elected officials is opposing a much-needed dedicated bus lane in Soundview because it would remove some parking spaces.
July 30, 2021
New State Law Would Make Electric Citi Bike Hit-And-Runs a Felony
Liz Krueger wants the punishment to match the penalty for those committed by motorists.
July 21, 2021
BIKELASH: Manhattan Community Board Stalls Fifth Avenue Safety and Transit Redesign
Members of a Manhattan civic panel are putting feelings ahead of facts to stall a life-saving street redesign of Fifth Avenue — even though just one pedestrian has been injured by a cyclist since January, 2019.
July 9, 2021
Here’s Your Big Chance To Guide The Streets Master Plan
Uncle DOT wants YOU ... to fight for street safety. So fill out the Streets Master Plan survey!
July 7, 2021
LONG OVERDUE: Mayor Acknowledges His Failure to Provide Safe Cycling Routes through Central Park
"The empty promises need to stop," said one activist.
July 3, 2021
