Guess what Transportation Alternatives' Brooke DuBose and Streetfilms' Clarence Eckerson found in Downtown Brooklyn's physically-separated bike lane on Tillary Street this morning? Cars and trucks, of course. Four of them driving, parking or unloading in the "protected" bike lane in just ten minutes of filming. Streetsbloggers who have been debating bike lane design and enjoying Bollard Porn, will appreciate Clarence's video:
Bicycling
Tillary Street: Bike Lane or Parking Space?
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog New York City
Wednesday’s Headlines: Speeding is No Joke Edition
Our editor-in-chief has some choice words for the New York Post in our latest video. Plus the news.
March 18, 2026
MTA’s Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement
Lieber told City Council members he wants more "dedicated funding for traffic enforcement to keep the [bus] lanes clear of private vehicles."
March 17, 2026
Brooklyn Residents: Keep Historic Wood Bridge For Pedestrians And Cyclists Only!
As the Department of Transportation is set to reopen the Carroll Street Bridge, locals want it to only reopen to pedestrians and cyclists.
March 17, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: We Love A Parade (For Pedestrians) Edition
Organizers of today's St. Patrick's Parade are telling everyone to leave their cars at home. Plus other news.
March 17, 2026
Mamdani Uses ‘Sammy’s Law’ To Reduce Speed Limits To 15 MPH At Schools, But Broader Implementation Is Stalled
By the end of this year, 800 more streets in front of public school buildings will get 15-mile-per-hour speed limits, bringing the citywide total to 1,300. It's a start.
March 16, 2026
Amazon Owes Nearly $10M Unpaid Fines for Idling in New York City
The online retail giant owes more than any other other company issued fines through the city's Citizens Air Complaint Program.
March 16, 2026
