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Council Seeks to Force DOT to Build 175 E-Bike Charging Hubs
A new bill would force the DOT to build over 100 charging hubs, but will it be enough to keep up with demand?
October 11, 2024
Speaker Adams to City: Slow Your E-Scooter Roll
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is demanding that the city "pause" its successful e-scooter program in eastern Queens, even though thousands of people are using the scooters to get around.
October 10, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Duggan Gets the Story Edition
Our version of the BQE story was better than those written by people at the DOT's invite-only presser.
October 10, 2024
City Delays Road Diet Under BQE Despite Hyping Its ‘Reconnect Communities’ Effort
Officials touted new concepts to improve the streetscape around the BQE — but was wavering on plans to do just that on Third Avenue in Sunset Park, Streetsblog has learned.
October 9, 2024
Wednesday Headlines: What is ‘News’ Edition
We'd much rather be writing about the Mets than counterpunching the DOT for barring us from a briefing. But that's where we are. Plus other news.
October 9, 2024
City Finally Plans Bike Lanes for Speeding-Plagued Central Brooklyn
The city hopes to curb speeding and provide safer streets in a neighborhood with too much of one and not enough of the other.
October 2, 2024
City To Close Bike Lane Gap in Lower Sixth Ave.
The Sixth Avenue bike lane will finally run from the Financial District to Central Park — with a few twists along the way.
October 1, 2024
Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug
A photographer captures the unexpected beauty of the Williamsburg Bridges' less-than-perfect design.
September 30, 2024
Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving
Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 23, 87 pedestrians were killed, up from 68 in the same period last year — an increase of 28 percent.
September 26, 2024
Eyes On The Street: Greenway Detour is a Hilly, Confusing Danger Zone
It's a long and winding road full of danger.
September 25, 2024
