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Council Members To DOT: How About Those Brooklyn Bridge Upgrades?
"Efforts to abate crowding and improve the experience for cyclists and pedestrians on the promenade have not been noticeable," a trio of pols wrote.
June 27, 2019
After Cyclist Was Killed, City Wrote 40 Percent of its Blitz Tix to … Cyclists!
New York’s Finest said they had written 77 moving violation tickets between the time when Hightman's blood was washed off the street and Wednesday morning — 29 tickets went to bikers and 48 to drivers of cars and trucks.
June 26, 2019
There’s No Exemption for Reckless Cops in Brad Lander’s ‘Reckless Driver Act’
Look out, NYPD scofflaws — there's no avoiding the boot on your car...if this bill passes.
March 19, 2019
One of the Most Reckless Cops in the City Works at Park Slope’s 78th Precinct
Someone assigned to the 78th Precinct in Park Slope has been slapped with 75 tickets on his personal vehicle — including 53 speeding tickets and five red-light tickets — since March, 2017.
If cops supposed to protect us, why do we need to be protected from them?
March 18, 2019
DOT Does Not Back Brad Lander’s Plan to Impound Vehicles With More Than Four Camera Violations
The city says it supports more penalties for reckless drivers, but blames "operational" issues for why it can't get their cars off the road.
August 15, 2018
Wednesday: City Council Hearing on How to Hold Dangerous Drivers Accountable in the Absence of Speed Cameras
With speed cameras no longer issuing tickets, it’s unclear what will become of legislation to take cars away from habitual speeders.
August 13, 2018
Here’s the DOT Plan for a Safer Ninth Street in Park Slope
The redesign will narrow crossing distances 26 percent, add painted pedestrians islands, and provide physical protection for the Ninth Street bike lane.
June 22, 2018
Brad Lander Bill Would Empower City to Rein In Repeat Traffic Camera Violators
The “Reckless Driver Accountability Act” would flag drivers who are routinely ticketed by traffic enforcement cameras before they cause irreversible harm.
June 5, 2018
Hundreds of Parents and Children Demand Action From de Blasio to Stop Drivers From Killing Kids
Council Speaker Corey Johnson told the crowd "we will do everything we can within our power" to prevent the loss of life.
March 13, 2018
Lander and Brooklyn CB 6 Urge DOT Not to Wait on Fourth Ave Protected Bike Lanes [Updated]
DOT may not start the northern section of the project until 2021. Council Member Brad Lander wants a version done in low-cost materials before then.
December 22, 2017
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