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Friday’s Headlines: Big, Fat Softball Edition
The mayor tests speed-restriction technology on city fleet cars — but not his own. Plus, other news.
August 12, 2022
SETBACK: Parks Dept. Will Dump Bikers onto Dangerous Roads During Greenway Fix
After four months of delay over safety questions, a northern Manhattan project will proceed without many changes.
August 11, 2022
Ban Cars Near Schools, Says Mom of Slain Biker Carling Mott
The mother of 28-year-old Carling Mott, who was killed last month by a truck driver while biking on the Upper East Side, says streets near schools should be closed to traffic, which is somehow controversial in New York.
August 9, 2022
After Successful Bike Parking Demo, DOT is Rightfully Being Asked, ‘What Now?’
And advocates are getting impatient.
August 5, 2022
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
Countless marginalized U.S. communities, though, are already being annoyed by car noise —and experts say that may not change even if every vehicle on the road were electrified overnight.
August 5, 2022
Let’s Buy an American Path Out of Car Dependency
Automakers are warning that they won't be able to meet demand for electric cars while also divesting from foreign supply chains — prompting some advocates to demand a decarbonization strategy that doesn't require 1,000-pound batteries.
August 4, 2022
CLICKBAIT: What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong?
There are so many electric vehicles out there that something must be done to make bike lanes safe. But first, let's look at some funky micro-mobility — and have fun with a poll!
August 3, 2022
What’s in the New ‘Climate’ Deal for Sustainable Transport — And What’s Not
The Senate is on the brink of passing one of the most robust climate spending bills in U.S. history — but sustainable transportation advocates say it won't do enough to decarbonize the transportation sector.
July 29, 2022
The City Has Expanded ‘Summer Streets’ Into East Harlem
The city's three-Saturday car-free corridor will now extended between the Brooklyn Bridge and Harlem.
July 25, 2022
EYES ON THE STREET: New Kew Gardens Interchange Path Benefits Walkers, Bikers
A shared-use path among a spaghetti of highways creates a safer connection.
July 25, 2022
