Dave Colon

Dave Colon is a reporter from Long Beach, a barrier island off of the coast of Long Island that you can bike to from the city. It’s a real nice ride. He’s previously been the editor of Brokelyn, a reporter at Gothamist, a freelance reporter and delivered freshly baked bread by bike.

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e-bikes

City Council Could Make Gov. Cuomo Irrelevant in E-Bike Debate

City Council Member Rafael Espinal says he will press ahead with his bill to not only legalize the currently illegal throttle-controlled e-bikes that delivery workers favor.

Dave Colon

December 17, 2019

bus lanes

Data: Busway and SBS Are the Perfect Transit Marriage

The Busway boom just keeps on going.

Dave Colon

December 15, 2019

Department of Sanitation

City Employee Actually Faces Punishment For (Pretty Blatant) Placard Abuse

One down, thousands to go.

Dave Colon

December 13, 2019

Bus Rapid Transit

Service Is Slipping On Key SBS Routes, New Data Show

Speeds are down on the MTA's Select Bus Service overall compared to last year, which means you're likely to hear the mayor referred to as Bill de Busislow.

Dave Colon

December 11, 2019

Carnage

Cops Blame ‘Medical Episode’ For Chain Reaction Crash That Injures 3 Pedestrians

Like the magic words "I didn't see him," claiming some kind of "medical episode" is often times a way for drivers to get off scot-free.

Dave Colon

December 8, 2019

Citi Bike

DAVE COLON: How Citi Bike Has Improved My Dating Life

Don't call Dave Colon the "Citi Bike Sleaze." He's more like a two-wheeling Romeo, as he explains in this personal essay.

Dave Colon

December 6, 2019

Bicycle Infrastructure

ANALYSIS: New City Cargo Bike Delivery Program is Absolutely Perfect, Except…

The city's collaboration with delivery companies to use cargo bikes instead of behemoth trucks is an absolute good in a city mired in congestion, pollution and carnage. But...

Dave Colon

December 5, 2019