Upper West Side
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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
Mystery Solved: DOT Finds Madison Lyden’s ‘Ghost’ Bike — In Its Own Warehouse!
The bike, which the city removed ahead of last week's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, had been missing for 10 days.
November 28, 2018
‘Death Trap’ for Upper Manhattan as DOT Refuses to Install Long-Sought Protected Bike Lane
The residents wanted a protected bike lane on W. 110th St. The city didn't listen.
November 5, 2018
Madison Lyden Gets a White ‘Ghost Bike’ — Will NYC Cyclists Get Safety?
Is change finally coming to Central Park West?
September 18, 2018
20th Precinct Chief Wanted to Arrest Taxi Driver Who Killed Madison Lyden — But Cy Vance Said No
A district attorney already under fire for his questionable performance in office gets criticized anew.
September 5, 2018
Madison Lyden Died On Central Park West Because the City ‘Failed Her’
A protected bike lane most assuredly would have saved the 23-year-old tourist's life.
August 17, 2018
TransAlt Hosts Memorial Ride For Madison Lyden Past Spot on Central Park West Where Garbage Truck Driver Killed Her
An obviously preventable death.
August 16, 2018
Helen Rosenthal Calls for Two-Way Protected Bike Lane on Central Park West
Rosenthal said a crash like the one that killed Madison Lyden "should never happen again.” Her support for a Central Park West bikeway should empower DOT to act swiftly.
August 14, 2018
Private Trash Hauler Kills Madison Jane Lyden, 23, Biking on Central Park West
A livery driver obstructed the unprotected bike lane on Central Park West, forcing Lyden into motor vehicle traffic.
August 11, 2018
Truckers Keep Killing and Maiming With Illegal Oversized Rigs. NYPD Keeps Blaming Victims.
A trucker legally prohibited from driving on city streets struck a man on Amsterdam Avenue and left him “likely to die.” True to form, NYPD issued no tickets and said the victim was at fault.
July 20, 2018
