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Van Bramer: Long Island City Needs a Network of Protected Bike Lanes
The Queens Council Member wants the booming neighborhood to become the first fully protected area.
August 1, 2019
Op-Ed: Citi Bike Expansion Leaves Out Crucial Chunks of the Bronx
Maybe we should be grateful that, six years after bike share's official city launch, Citi Bike and Mayor de Blasio finally want to make us a part of the network. But a look at the fine print shows the expansion is too little, too late.
July 31, 2019
Queens Pol Who Said Cyclists Are the ‘Most Dangerous’ Doubles Down
The Queens pol who earned brickbats from livable streets activist when he said last week that bikes are “the most dangerous” vehicles on the streets these days doubled down on his callous remarks — made in a year with 18 dead cyclists.
July 31, 2019
De Blasio’s ‘Green Wave’ Finally Addresses the Problem…
The mayor is finally waving the 'Green' flag.
July 25, 2019
East Village to City: Protect Cyclists Better Now
“It’s hectic, unsafe,” said Danika Underhill, a resident who wants the city to do better.
July 18, 2019
Upper West Siders To DOT: Make Central Park West Bike Lane Even Safer
Not content with stopping at a Central Park West bike lane, Upper West Side activists are asking for a way to make crossing the street and boarding the bus safer as well.
July 18, 2019
Cyclists Demand More Bike Lanes, Less Community Boards and Even Some Roads of their Own
One hundred miles of protected bike lanes in two years. No cars on some key routes for cyclists. Less engagement with community boards. And no more delays in life-saving road redesigns "for non-transportation-related political reasons." It's a start.
July 18, 2019
Mayor: I Want to Do Citi Bike on the Cheap (And I’ll Try to Keep Riders Safe)
Citi Bike is the only form of mass transit that does not get a public subsidy. Mayor de Blasio does not want to change that.
July 17, 2019
Here’s One Way to Fix Citi Bike So It Doesn’t Only Serve Rich People Who Already Live Near Subways
Citi Bike serves mostly rich white people. All you need to do is look at the coverage map to see that. So where should it expand next to change that dynamic?
July 10, 2019
New York is Really Awesome When the Rich People Leave and Take their Cars on Vacation
Car owners are an entitled, selfish class of moochers — and it's time to stop catering to them by worrying about where they park their cars.
July 5, 2019
