Jimmy Van Bramer
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Streetfilms: Yes, the Bike/Ped Situation on the Queensboro Bridge Is That Bad!
We covered last week's renewed call for pedestrian and bike safety fixes on the dangerous Queensboro Bridge, but you have to see Clarence Eckerson's latest Streetfilm to really understand the situation.
October 2, 2019
Council Members: DOT Has ‘No Reason’ to Not Give Queensboro Bridge Lane to Pedestrians
The city's failure to give more space to the increasing number of pedestrians and cyclists on the Queensboro Bridge is a betrayal of Vision Zero — and that failure seems based solely on a fealty to car traffic.
September 26, 2019
Van Bramer: Long Island City Needs a Network of Protected Bike Lanes
The Queens Council Member wants the booming neighborhood to become the first fully protected area.
August 1, 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
Thursday’s Headlines: Jimmy Van Bramer is Right Edition
Yes, those are Jimmy Van Bramer's Mets winter gloves — but the Queens council member will take the gloves off this morning when he takes on illegal parkers in Long Island City. Click on the headline above for our full news roundup.
May 9, 2019
Queens Pol Demands More Space for Cyclists and Peds on Queensboro Bridge
Just one narrow pathway is shared by both cyclists and pedestrians, whose numbers are booming. Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer wants that to change.
April 30, 2019
Sunnyside Spruced Up By Bike Lane Supporters
A hearty band of activists — and Mets-loving Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer — cleaned up the protected bike lanes on Skillman and 43rd avenues on Saturday, providing the latest demonstration that the community supports the lanes.
February 3, 2019
Vigilante Throws Thumbtacks to Injure Cyclists Along 43rd Ave Protected Bike Lane
Bike lane opponents are resorting to terrorism.
November 29, 2018
The Most Controversial Bike Lane That Should Not Have Been Controversial At All Is Under Construction In Queens
A very simple design change that some residents tried to stop is underway.
August 16, 2018
Jimmy Van Bramer Admits His “Mistake” on Opposing Skillman Avenue Protected Lane — And Activists Cheer
The council member provides a rare glimpse into his public and private anguish.
July 26, 2018
