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Upper West Side Panel Demands End to Free On-Street Parking
As Manhattan CB 7's transportation committee sees it, the very presence free on-street parking on the Upper West Side only serves to exacerbate congestion. On Tuesday, the panel demanded an end to it entirely.
May 17, 2019
DOT to Bay Ridge: You Get Unsafe Bike Lanes Because We Don’t Want to Remove Parking
The DOT offers "murderstrips" instead of protected bike lanes — even though Bay Ridge residents are increasingly open to real safety improvements. How is this Vision Zero?
May 10, 2019
De Blasio Punts Again on Safety Improvements for Amsterdam Avenue, Despite Carnage
“How many more people need to die before Amsterdam Avenue is redesigned?” It's a fair question.
April 15, 2019
Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization
Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.
April 9, 2019
Community Boards: The Roadblock to Safer Streets
If you're wondering why your street doesn't have a bike lane, you might want to check with your local community board.
March 27, 2019
Back to The Drawing Board: DOT Reconsidering Its Dangerous 79th Street Rotunda Upgrade
But it's unclear what the "fix" will be.
January 31, 2019
FINALLY! City Begins Ignoring Safety Naysayers on Community Boards
To start, community boards will no longer be a speed bump on speed bumps.
January 28, 2019
DOT’s $200-Million Rotunda Fix Leaves Cyclists in Danger
It's simply a plan that does not make sense, Upper West Siders say.
December 20, 2018
City Ignores West Side Request for Loading Zones — Putting Parking Over Safety
A Manhattan community board's request for dedicated loading zones along Central Park West and West End Avenue has received silence from the de Blasio administration.
November 27, 2018
ENDORSEMENT: Vote Yes on Ballot Proposal 3
Let's make community boards better and more diverse.
November 5, 2018
