Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bike NY

A symbol of New York City's bike lane network. File photo: Vivian Lipson

Bike NY to DOT: The City’s Cycling Program is No Longer a World Leader, So Fix It

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 12, 2022 | No Comments

The first order of business is recognizing the city has a problem, the Jan. 7 letter from Bike New York to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez stated.

Ydanis Rodriguez during his introduction as Transportation Commissioner. Photo: Dave Colon

Incoming DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Promises To Upgrade Half of the City’s Plastic-Protected Bike Lanes

By Dave Colon | Dec 21, 2021 | No Comments

Call incoming Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez the Man of Steel.

An e-bike rider in the Amsterdam Avenue bike lane near W. 78th Street. File photo: Lisa Orman

DoorDash Joins 15-Minute-or-Less Grocery Delivery Biz, Risking Workers’ Lives, Advocates Say

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 7, 2021 | No Comments

A major food delivery app is now promising grocery deliveries to your doorstep in under 15 minutes, joining the growing market of ultra-fast delivery from start-ups such as Gorillas, JOKR, and Fridge No More.

Transit advocates want Mayor Adams to do more to speed up buses.

DOT: We Don’t Have the Money to Carry Out Our Own ‘Master Plan’

By Dave Colon | Dec 2, 2021 | No Comments

Three times in the 96 page document, the agency included the same graphic to emphasize (and re-emphasize) that it lacks the resources to meet the benchmark established by the Council when it passed the Streets Master Plan law in 2019.

Senator Chuck Schumer, middle, seen her acquiescing to the dreaded Bike Lobby. Photo: Dave Colon

Schumer: NYS Will Get ‘An Effing Lot Of Money’ For Street Safety And Cycling

By Dave Colon | Nov 24, 2021 | No Comments

New York is about to get so much money for safe streets from the federal government that our leaders are almost swearing in amazement.

SAY CHEESE: Officer Jessica Ricotta of the 114th Precinct writing a ticket to an e-bike delivery worker for following the LPI. Photo: Twitter

Courtesy, Professional and Disrespect — NYPD Tickets E-Bike Riders For Legally Following Pedestrian Signal

By Julianne Cuba | Nov 15, 2021 | No Comments

At least one repeatedly ignorant cop in Astoria apparently still doesn't know the laws she's sworn to uphold.

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