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October 31, 2014
Citi Bike Expansion Map: 375 New Stations for Uptown, Queens, and Brooklyn
The rumors were on target and the wait is over for New York City bike-share: With new management and new capital, the system is on track to cover a lot more ground. Here's the map of the expanded Citi Bike service area that's in the works, courtesy of Streetsblog's Stephen Miller.
October 28, 2014
The Streets Ball Is Tonight! Get Tickets Online Til 2 PM
The Streets Ball is finally here -- our big annual benefit starts tonight at 7 at the Invisible Dog off the Bergen Street F/G stop. If, like me, you're the type of person who always buys tickets at the last possible moment, here's the deal:
October 23, 2014
The Growing Political Muscle of the Campaign for a Verrazano Bike/Ped Path
This Saturday, close to 100 people gathered at the Alice Austen House on the North Shore of Staten Island to demand a walking and biking path across the Verrazano Bridge. And in a sign of the campaign's growing political potency, several elected officials came out to announce their support for the idea, including Assembly Member Michael Cusick, State Senator Marty Golden, and City Council Member Vincent Gentile.
October 22, 2014
Only One Week Left Until The Streets Ball — Get Your Tickets Now
A quick reminder: The annual fundraiser for Streetsblog and Streetfilms is just seven days away and space is limited. Lock up your spot and get a ticket today -- prices start at $50 or just $25 for students.
October 16, 2014
City Gets the Word Out: 25 MPH Speed Limit Takes Effect November 7
After a powerful advocacy campaign that convinced Albany and the City Council to lower NYC's default speed limit to 25 mph, the new law is set to take effect November 7. City officials and street safety advocates launched a public awareness campaign today at the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Park Place in Prospect Heights to make sure New Yorkers know the new speed limit and why driving slower saves lives.
October 15, 2014