Eyes on the Street: Progress on the First Ave Bike Lane. Terrorists Rejoice!
As Marcia Kramer informed CBS2 viewers last night, construction has begun on the extension of the First and Second Avenue bike lanes from 34th Street to 57th Street. The section of First Avenue from 34th Street to 47th Street is the only part of this project where the bike lane will be physically protected from traffic. Above 47th it becomes a plain painted bike lane and then transitions into a shared lane from 49th Street to 57th Street. So far, the lane only consists of paint -- construction hasn't started on any pedestrian islands -- but some cyclists are already making use of the protected space.
July 8, 2011
Mica Transportation Bill Would Devastate New York Transit
Rep. John Mica's proposed transportation bill would take a machete to federal transportation spending, cutting overall transportation funding by a third and entirely eliminating dedicated funds for pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
July 8, 2011
New Online Networking Platform Focuses on Greening NYC
New York has launched a new online platform, called Change By Us, meant to support local activism across the city. The first topic being tackled: How to make New York City greener.
July 7, 2011
Judge Rejects Delay Attempt By PPW Bike Lane Opponents
Jim Walden and the bike lane opponents have failed in another effort to reshuffle the court's schedule to gain a legal advantage in their fight against the Prospect Park West lawsuit.
July 7, 2011
DOT Plan: No More Fighting Over Scraps at South End of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Last week we covered DOT's proposed safety improvements for the north side of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where sidewalk extensions, bike lanes, and planted medians will all be used to help pedestrians and cyclists safely reach the waterfront. DOT is also turning its attention to improving access to the southern entrance to the park, presenting a plan to Community Board 6 tomorrow evening [PDF]. The proposal reclaims some significant tracts of asphalt, giving pedestrians and cyclists more room on a critical segment of the evolving Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.
July 6, 2011
Department of City Planning Continues to Restrict Development Near Transit
The Department of City Planning's commitment to rezoning the city along more transit-oriented lines is a critical component of its sustainability agenda. Allowing more people to live and work next to transit means more people will ride transit and fewer will drive.
July 6, 2011
Vacca Watch: Council Allows Parking Meter Rates to Rise to Dollar Per Hour
After a grim day, it's nice to be able to head into the holiday weekend with some good news.
July 1, 2011