CB 12 Squabbling Delays Upper Manhattan Bike Lane Discussion
Build bike lanes? Manhattan's Community Board 12 doesn't even want to talk about bike lanes.
November 5, 2010
After NYPD Kills Bill, Council Pushes for Traffic Safety Data From DOT
The City Council Transportation Committee held a hearing yesterday on four bills that would release new information about traffic crashes and how the Department of Transportation decides whether to install traffic calming measures and traffic control devices like stop lights and stop signs. All together, the bills would cover a wide spectrum of information, but committee chair Jimmy Vacca said the goal of each is "empowering citizens who want to fight for traffic calming measures in their own community." The measures drew opposition from DOT representatives, however, who seemed to bristle at the prospect of Council-imposed mandates even while pledging support for the intent of the bills.
November 5, 2010
City Planning Okays 1,260 Parking Spaces for Riverside Center
We got our hands on a copy of the City Planning Commission's report on the Riverside Center mega-development [PDF], and as we reported last week, the commission is allowing Extell Development to construct 1,260 parking spaces under two Upper West Side blocks. It's possible that the number of parking spaces could drop lower when the public review reaches the City Council, where local representative Gale Brewer has said she favors 1,100 parking spaces.
November 3, 2010
Driver Hits And Kills 13-Year-Old Crossing Street in Front of High School
A driver struck and killed a 13-year-old girl this morning, apparently as she tried to walk to school. The driver, a male in his 40s, hit the victim on Rockaway Parkway at 7:50 this morning, according to the NYPD. She was pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital.
November 1, 2010
See Where New York’s House Candidates Stand on Transportation
The outcome of New York's Congressional races on Tuesday may end up determining federal transportation policy for years to come.
October 29, 2010
Roosevelt Island Parking Sensors Will Point the Way to Smart Parking
New York City is about to get a taste of what cutting-edge parking policy could look like over on Roosevelt Island. The island will soon be installing parking sensors under 29 spaces, local blogs Roosevelt Islander and Roosevelt Island 360 reported this week. By providing real-time data about what actually happens in those spaces, the sensors can help enforce parking laws, move toward smart and flexible curbside pricing, and prevent cruising and traffic congestion.
October 29, 2010