Bike Lanes
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City To Create Protected Bike Lanes During U.N. General Assembly
The move is part of a drive to limit congestion in Midtown, said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.
September 16, 2019
STREETSBLOG INTERVIEW: Sean Avery Loves Saying ‘Fuck You’ to People Blocking Bike Lanes
'People have called me a jerk or ass my whole entire life,' the former New York Ranger said. 'The last thing that’s gonna happen is me being intimidated by that.'
September 9, 2019
Ex-Parks Commissioner: I Won’t Bike in Central Park Anymore
A delivery man on a e-bike wiped out after striking a pedestrian at a dangerous intersection. What's the city going to do about it?
September 2, 2019
Experts: Fix the Grand Street Bike Lane or Just Scrap It and Start Over!
The much-anticipated Grand Street bike lane, which was supposed to become a critical route for cyclists as part of the city's expanding bike network, is in total chaos and puts bikers in more danger than it helps them.
August 28, 2019
Eyes on the Street: Hey, DOT, About That Protected 26th Street Bike Lane…
It's not a protected bike lane if cars can park in it. Looking at you, West 26th Street.
August 27, 2019
CPW Resident To Condo Board: Your Bike Lane Suit Is Out of Order
"As a resident, I never authorized the board to file this action on my behalf, and the board is therefore not my agent with respect to this proceeding," Kenneth Squire said.
August 26, 2019
Friday’s Headlines: ‘Stupid Network Tricks’ Edition
Remember when TV was the "idiot box"? Well, check out this reporter's "stupid driver tricks." And we have headlines.
August 23, 2019
Second Avenue Bike Lane Gap Won’t Be Filled Until Next Year
The good news is a date is finally set. The bad news is that it's not this year.
August 20, 2019
LEGAL EASE: How NIMBYs Use ‘Environmental Review’ to Stop Green Projects
The CPW and 14th lawsuits aim to vex, trouble, and delay traffic improvements. How we can stop them?
August 16, 2019
Cyclist: Cop Used Trump’s ‘Go Back Where You Came From’ When I Complained About Him Blocking a Bike Lane
A Brooklyn cop paraphrased President Trump's hate-filled demand about foreigners when a cyclist confronted him for parking in a painted bike lane.
August 15, 2019