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OPINION: It’s Past Time for New York to Legalize ‘Stop as Yield’ for Cyclists
A state proposal to let cyclists treat traffic lights as stop signs and stop signs as yield signs simply makes sense.
June 6, 2025
Capital Idea: Meet Our New Albany Correspondent, Amy Sohn
Streetsblog has hired the longtime journalist, writer and mayoral press aide to cover the State Capitol. That's an investment in you, dear reader.
May 5, 2025
Intro 606 Alert: E-Bike Licensing Bill Is Not Even Legal, Lawyers Say
Buckle up, dear reader, because we're diving into the municipal code!
December 11, 2024
DOT Begins Slow Process of Lowering Speed Limits on a Small Number of Streets
By the end of 2025, 250 roadway segments, mostly one or two blocks, will get reduced speeds, the agency said.
June 27, 2024
OPINION: Reject New Jersey’s Misguided War on E-Bikes
A new bill in New Jersey would make owning an e-bike as costly as buying a new vehicle every single year.
May 28, 2024
Deal Reached: Hochul Says ‘Sammy’s Law’ Will Pass
The bill, though imperfect, has been four years in the making.
April 18, 2024
