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THE COLON CYCLE: Mayor Carlos Menchaca Would Get Rid Of One Million Parking Spots
Brooklyn City Council Member Carlos Menchaca wants to be your mayor. But first, he had to make the most important stop on the 2021 campaign trail: A bike ride with Streetsblog reporter Dave Colon.
December 24, 2020
SEE IT: Celebrating the Liberation and Safety of the LPI
Not enough cyclists are taking advantage of leading pedestrian intervals — so here's our film to celebrate the life-saving safety improvement.
November 30, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: Bike Mayor Edition
We don't endorse political candidates here at Streetsblog, but we do endorse cycling! Plus all the other news.
October 23, 2020
Opinion: Time To Protect the City’s Street Vendors
The pandemic has hurt these mostly immigrant small businesses, which have always faced discriminatory enforcement. The administration must step up with law, open streets and policy.
July 29, 2020
The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics
“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
May 4, 2020
Mayor Suspends E-Bike Crackdown During Coronavirus Outbreak
"We will be suspending enforcement while restaurants are take-out and delivery only," said City Hall spokeswoman Freddi Goldstein.
March 16, 2020
Lander to DOT: Nice Bike Lane on Fourth Ave, But Finish It, OK?
The good news was undermined by the admission that the DOT plan does not currently include a stretch between First Street and Atlantic Avenue.
August 7, 2019
BQX Advocates Make Pitch for Trolley — But Critics Push Back
Mayor de Blasio needs to just abandon his beloved $2.7-billion BQX streetcar, opponents said Thursday at the City Council's first trolley task force hearing.
May 31, 2019
E-Bike Champion: Let’s Not Be Distracted by Tech Companies Pushing ‘Toy’ E-Scooters
Carlos Menchaca says the first step is to legalize e-bikes so that delivery workers can make a living before the city focuses on mere "toys."
January 23, 2019
De Blasio Moves Forward With the BQX: Here’s Four Things You Should Know
It is still unclear if this $2.73-billion thing is really going to happen.
August 31, 2018