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Special delivery! A doctor at NYU-Langone with a PAPR helmet dropped off by a NYC ADV volunteer. Photo courtesy of John Brophy

‘Our City Needs Us So We’re Here’: The Cyclists Delivering Badly-Needed Medical Supplies During COVID

By Dave Colon | Apr 4, 2020 | No Comments

Cyclists to the rescue — again!

Soon, you won't see this anymore: E-bikes are legal! Photo: Macartney Morris

Justice Delivered: E-Bikes Legalized Statewide In Budget Bill

By Dave Colon | Apr 1, 2020 | No Comments

State lawmakers have saved e-bike-using delivery workers from the Wrath of de Blasio.

Empty subway cars could mean emptier capital funds for the MTA already. Photo: Kate Hinds

Advocates: MTA’s Finance Quick Fix Should Not Become Permanent

By Dave Colon | Apr 1, 2020 | No Comments

State budget negotiators are considering touching the ultimate third-rail of MTA funding — raiding revenue sources that are earmarked for capital improvements — in order to stave off an immediate fiscal collapse.

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio should create more open streets like this — minus the cops.

Eyes on the Street: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Plan is an Over-Policed Mess

By Julianne Cuba, Dave Colon and Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 27, 2020 | No Comments

Massive numbers of cops for no reason seems to be the order of the day.

There's plenty of space for pedestrians to socially distance — if the city would repurpose more roadways from car drivers to walkers. Photo: Adam Foreman

Comptroller: Reduce Speed Limits, Cars To Help Frontline Workers

By Dave Colon | Mar 26, 2020 | No Comments

Stringer said major changes are necessary because "over 10 percent of frontline workers commuted to work via bike or foot" even before the pandemic.

Got An Extra Bike? Donate It Now To Someone Who Needs It

By Dave Colon | Mar 25, 2020 | No Comments

Hey #bikeNYC, if you want to help out people in need in a real simple way, Transportation Alternatives is giving you a chance to step up and share the wealth.

New cyclist too slow? You're ready to enlist in the War on Cars. Photo: Laura Shepard

Colon to Not-Quite-New Cyclists: It’s Time For You To Get Radicalized

By Dave Colon | Mar 25, 2020 | No Comments

Errol Louis is obviously the wrong target of cyclists' rage.

MTA Announces Service Cuts In Response To Coronavirus-Related Ridership Drop

By Dave Colon | Mar 24, 2020 | No Comments

Service cutbacks are coming to the subway, buses, and commuter rail services after weeks of declining ridership due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Can't we just get this? Photo: NYC DOT/Flickr

Advocates and Corey Johnson To Mayor: Here Are The Streets To Close to Cars

By Dave Colon | Mar 23, 2020 | No Comments

Transportation Alternatives and Bike New York are going way further than the mayor will go (obvs).

Very special delivery! Bartender Tom Roughton (right) drops a fresh cocktail off to grateful customer Victoria Rosner (left). Photo: Dave Colon

Ride On: Brooklyn Bartender is Biking Door To Door To Provide Essential ‘Medication’

By Dave Colon | Mar 20, 2020 | No Comments

Man, you really need a drink right now — so call Tom Roughton and he'll bike it right over.

E-bike delivery workers rallying against NYPD enforcement in December 2017. Photo: David Meyer

E-Bike Legalization Appears on Course, Despite Albany Chaos from Coronavirus

By Dave Colon | Mar 19, 2020 | No Comments

"I'm happy we're closer to fixing this injustice than ever before," Ramos told Streetsblog.

Everyone is struggling to get by these days, including your local street meat slinger. Photo: Flickr/Tony Fischer

Street Vendors Call on Elected Officials to Provide Benefits for These Frontline Workers

By Dave Colon | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments

The largely immigrant community of street vendors isn't eligible for sick leave, unemployment insurance or small business loans, the group added.

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