Meet Anna Luten, Amsterdam’s Bicycle Mayor
At Transportation Alternatives' Vision Zero Cities conference yesterday, I got to spend a few minutes speaking with Anna Luten about her job as Amsterdam's first "bicycle mayor" -- a sort of ambassador, spokesperson, and inter-agency operative for bicycling in her city.
I wondered if creating a similar role here in New York could be helpful.
Should NYC have a bicycle mayor? What would the job look like here? Who would you nominate? Most people I spoke to thought it would be an excellent idea. Take a look:
Read More:
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog New York City
Astoria Organizers Lead the Way on Street Safety with a Reddit Strategy
The western Queens neighborhood has become a hub for a new kind of safe street advocacy.
Connecticut’s Regional Rail Investment is Not About New York City
Gov. Ned Lamont will spend $315 million investment on new rail cars — but they're not going anywhere near Grand Central. Here's why.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Taxi Driver Edition
It was a pretty slow Monday, but we have news from the Traffic Mobility Review Board meeting!
State DMV’s New Rules Could Kinda Sorta Make Roadways Safer
Of course, it all depends on enforcement and diligence of our motor vehicle officials and cops.
Popular Fort Greene Open Street Fizzles After City Pulls Support
DOT reassigned its contractor, and this open street — which once hosted rollicking dance parties — is history.
