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E-Bike Legalization Appears on Course, Despite Albany Chaos from Coronavirus
"I'm happy we're closer to fixing this injustice than ever before," Ramos told Streetsblog.
March 19, 2020
UPDATED: MTA in Free Fall: Low Ridership Numbers Could Mean Massive Debt, Cuts
It's the latest evidence that the MTA is going to need a huge infusion of public cash from the Trump administration.
March 18, 2020
City To Open Drive-Through Testing Sites — But What About Those Without A Car?
The city announced plans to roll out drive-through coronavirus testing centers at five locations across the city, but offered no plan for those without access to a private vehicle.
March 18, 2020
Mayor Suspends E-Bike Crackdown During Coronavirus Outbreak
"We will be suspending enforcement while restaurants are take-out and delivery only," said City Hall spokeswoman Freddi Goldstein.
March 16, 2020
One Important Thing in a Public Health Crisis: Safe Transportation
If you're skipping the regular train, but your boss is still insisting you head to the office, take some advice and jump on a bike train this week.
March 16, 2020
Brooklyn Pol: NYPD Must Include Traffic Crashes In Crime Data
Council Member Mark Treyger wants New York’s Finest to include traffic crashes its world-renowned crime data portal known as CompStat so that crashes are treated with equal seriousness by the NYPD.
March 13, 2020
Comptroller: MTA Debt Could Mean Fare Hikes, Service Cuts
The route out from under a mountain of debt could be through the public's wallet.
March 12, 2020
ROWBACK: Mayor Was Only Joking that He’s Afraid to Bike in New York!
“Mayor de Blasio is failing to lead by example and show New Yorkers that no one should be afraid to bike on their own streets,” said one activist.
March 11, 2020
Activists And Elected Officials: Now Would Be A Great Time To Open MTA Bridges To Cyclists
"We asked for a pilot on the Triborough, and they wouldn't even entertain that," said Jon Orcutt of Bike New York. "These guys are barely in the 20th century."
March 10, 2020
TransAlt to Mayor: Put Your Money Where Our Bikes Are
The group's executive director said the mayor's "bike to work if you can" message "stops short of making bicycling safe and accessible for all."
March 9, 2020
