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Advocates Slam Prospect Park Striping as a Half Measure

The Department of Transportation heralded its completion of its repainting of Prospect Park's East Drive, but the measure to give pedestrians more marked space barely scratched the surface of what advocates sought.

August 10, 2023

DOT Installs ‘Banker’s Anchor’ Pedestrian Plaza in Greenpoint 

At least this Greenpoint street safety project is moving along!

August 10, 2023

UPDATE: Another Cyclist — 21st of the Year — Has Been Killed by a Driver

A man on an electric bike was killed by a hit-and-run driver early on Wednesday in The Bronx, the latest death in what is on pace to be the bloodiest year for cyclists of the Vision Zero era.

August 9, 2023

Study: Most US Cyclists Say They’d Move To Cities That Offered to Buy Them E-Bikes

A whopping six in 10 cyclists would relocate to a city that offered them an incentive to buy an e-bike, according to a new survey.

August 9, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘Grate’ News Edition

A longstanding hazard for cyclists is no more Uptown. Plus more news.

August 8, 2023

New Web Tool Draws Attention to NYC’s Traffic Violence Crisis Under Eric Adams

"The Cost of Cars" tracks the daily carnage on New York City streets amid an unprecedented rise in cyclist fatalities.

August 8, 2023

Monday’s Headlines: Summer in the City Edition

It's the dog days of August in New York City, and that means barbecues. Plus other news.

August 7, 2023

‘Not a Bike-Friendly City:’ Cyclist Deaths Are Surging This Year in NYC

At least 20 people have died biking in New York City so far this year — the deadliest first seven months of the year on record.

August 7, 2023