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Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School
With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.
September 16, 2024
The River Wild: Bikes and Scooters Are Ending Up Six Feet Under in The Bronx
The Bronx River Alliance has pulled 410 scooters and e-bikes out of the river since July 2023. What the hell?!
September 12, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Buses and E-Bikes and Raids, Oh My’ Edition
Wow, what a busy day of revanchism it was! Plus other news..
September 6, 2024
Skeptics Question City Plan to Allow E-Bike Charging Stations on the Sidewalk
A new rule proposed by the city would allow building owners to put e-bike battery charging hubs on the sidewalk, but why not in the roadway?
August 27, 2024
Record Numbers of Cyclists Are Using Delancey Street — But Improvements Aren’t Coming for Five Years … At Least
Hey, #bikenyc, you just set an all-time record — but you won't get your gold medal until after the next Olympics.
August 19, 2024
DOT Starts Work to Open Queensboro Roadway to Pedestrians
Work is finally beginning on the Queensborough Bridge's future pedestrian path.
July 30, 2024
DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations
The mayor announced a new sidewalk e-bike charging station initiative, along with progress on the e-bike battery swap program and more money to FDNY for educational outreach.
July 23, 2024
Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway
There's tens of millions of dollars for the greenway, so when will parks build it?
July 19, 2024
Moped and E-Bike Safety Legislation Becomes State Law
Retailers must register mopeds at the point of sale, in addition to giving new owners safety information, under new legislation signed by Gov. Hochul on Thursday.
July 12, 2024
‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate
"[The bill] will help alleviate some of the challenges we see around mopeds,” said Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who is co-sponsoring the bill in her chamber.
June 3, 2024