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EXCLUSIVE: Electric Citi Bikes — Grounded in April — Won’t Return Until After Sept. 21
It's the fall of Citi Bike. One month after the Lyft-owned company grounded all of its 1,000 pedal-assist electric bicycles due to brake problems, Citi Bike now says the popular speedsters will return in the autumn.
May 13, 2019
UPDATED: Speaker Johnson to Push Vision Zero Design Bill This Month
Speaker Corey Johnson announced he will push the issue further, holding a vote on a long-delayed bill that would force the city to redesign streets for safety.
May 7, 2019
When You’re Not Looking, Even Enlightened Pols Turn into Car Enablers
Why does the City Council defend the behavior of recidivist scofflaws? The question came up again at a hearing on Monday. Your Cycle of Rage columnist was there.
May 2, 2019
Parking Over Bus Lanes? In One Brooklyn District, Pols Bow to Drivers
The race to succeed Jumaane Williams in the City Council features five candidates who support cars over buses.
April 22, 2019
Council to Mayor: Do More to Break the Car Culture
The official response to the mayor's proposed 2020 budget calls for far more livable streets initiatives.
April 11, 2019
Advocates: Reform Rogue Garbage Truck Companies Now!
A coalition has a seven-point plan that goes much further than the de Blasio administration's current proposal.
March 28, 2019
NYPD to Council: Leave Our Parking Placards Alone!
Police officials returned to the city council transportation committee with the same tired talking points. And Corey Johnson is not happy.
March 27, 2019
There’s a New Scooter in Town (Where it’s Still Illegal)
Legendary runner Usain Bolt shows off a bulky e-scooter that bears his name (though he's only being paid).
March 12, 2019
On ‘Busway,’ Would-Be Transportation God Corey Johnson Falls at the First Hurdle
Council Speaker Corey Johnson has infuriated supporters of the 14th Street busway — just as he was positioning himself as the ultimate livable streets candidate.
March 8, 2019
Mayor to E-Bike/E-Scooter Supporters: Power Down! [Updated]
The mayor definitely doesn't like scooters and e-bikes until the state makes them legal — and even then...not so much.
January 23, 2019
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