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Proudly Anti-Safety: Brooklyn Pol Boasts of Getting DOT To ‘Pause’ Long Promised Bike Lanes
Even painted bike lanes are too "woke" for the MAGA warrior of Southern Brooklyn, Council Member Inna Vernikov.
Council Pols Fume as NYPD Disputes Report of Racial Bias in Traffic Enforcement
"Like stop-and-frisk, the NYPD uses traffic stops as a tool to harass and humiliate Black and brown men and these stops often spiral into police brutality," said one expert.
DOT Still Opposes Push to Ban Corner Parking
The city is working hard to make daylighting seem dangerous, a fierce critic and safety-minded Council member said.
OPINION: DOT’s Argument Against Universal Daylighting Has a Fatal Flaw
Hydrant zones and bus stops are not a suitable stand-in for universal daylighting — yet DOT is using them to argue against safety, our contributors write.
Council To DOT: Do Better At Tracking Projects (So We Can See When You Fail)
Two bills passed by the City Council on Thursday will require the DOT be more transparent about project progress.
Caught Again! Fly E-Bike Accused of Lying about Battery Safety
The company claims its bikes are inspected and comply with the gold standard for safety, but a lawsuit says it does not.
Candidate Cuomo’s E-Bike Restrictions ‘Demonize’ Those Who Need Them
E-bikes give commuters, parents and delivery workers the ability to get around, but Andrew Cuomo would restrict their use in favor of the car, which the Department of Transportation says is the singular threat on the road.
Public Grilling: Queens Panel Berates Opponents of Bob Holden’s E-Bike Registration Bill
Queens cyclists who came out to oppose an e-bike registration bill faced hostile questions from their local community board.
Open Streets Won’t Survive Without More Money From the City, Organizers Warn
Open streets have shrunk significantly — and more cuts could be coming if the city doesn't cough up more funding, volunteer organizers warned.
Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining
It's a long and winding road just to set up some tables and chairs.
