New Name for Alta Bicycle Share: “Motivate”
After new management took over in 2014, injecting capital and expertise that's expected to turn around a sputtering operation, the company formerly known as Alta Bicycle Share has adopted a new name: Motivate. (A verb! Very active transportation-y.)
January 14, 2015
Changes at Streetsblog in 2015
When Streetsblog launched in 2006, the site made an impact almost immediately. The daily scrutiny of NYC transportation agencies and elected officials created new opportunities for policy reform, leading to real change in the design and operation of our streets. It wasn't long before advocates from out of town contacted Streetsblog about bringing this model of advocacy journalism to their cities, and where we could assemble the resources to pull it off, we did. In the course of a few years, Streetsblog became a truly national voice for overhauling our car-based transportation system.
January 9, 2015
Wishing for “Truly Open Streets” in 2015
It's a new year, and around the Streetsblog Network people are posting their 2014 retrospectives and resolutions for the year ahead.
January 2, 2015
The 2014 NYC Streetsies, Part 3
We're putting a bow on 2014 with this, the third and final Streetsies post. (Just joining us? Have a look at parts one and two). If you haven't given to our year-end pledge drive yet and want to support media that makes an impact on your streets, don't forget to donate before the ball drops.
December 31, 2014
The 2014 NYC Streetsies, Part 2
Enjoy the meaty middle installment of Streetsblog NYC's annual-awards-slash-year-in-review. Here's where to catch up on the first part if you missed it yesterday, and here's where you can enter to win a fantastic PUBLIC R16 road bike by making a tax-deductible year-end gift to support our work.
December 30, 2014
The 2014 NYC Streetsies, Part 1
Happy holidays everyone, and welcome to the first installment of the 2014 NYC Streetsies. The polls are closed, the people have voted, and now it's time to present the winners.
December 29, 2014
Cast Your Vote for the 2014 Streetsies — Then Give to Streetsblog
With the end of the year approaching, it's time to take stock. How did New York City make progress toward safer, more livable streets in 2014? Where did NYC DOT really nail a great street redesign? Who's still lagging behind on Vision Zero? Who was the most clownish oaf on Twitter?
December 23, 2014