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Mother of Slain Cyclist Feels Pinned By NYPD
"I have to bring awareness, do rallies," said Yolanda Nieves. "I’m going to make a big stink."
November 12, 2019
SURPRISE! Federal Panel Seeks Mandatory Helmet Laws
A federal safety board issued a surprise recommendation for mandatory bike helmet laws in all 50 states — unanimously approving a last-minute resolution that had not been recommended by the board's own staff.
November 5, 2019
BETTER LATE? De Blasio Signed Onto ‘Streets Master Plan’ Bill After He Was Let Off the Hook
The amended bill gives the mayor until Dec. 1, 2021 to create the five-year plan — one month before the end of his rein as New York's leader.
October 28, 2019
Trucker With Suspended License Killed a Cyclist — And Got Only Another Suspended License
The father of the slain cyclist, 45-year-old Aaron Padwee, called it “a joke,” that will clearly do nothing to keep driver Agustin Osorio-Torres off the road.
October 28, 2019
Central Park West Bike Lane Lawsuit Thrown Out Of Court
Once again, a judge rules that the city really does have the power to determine how traffic flows on its streets.
October 24, 2019
Manhattan CB9 Big: Citi Bike Won’t Get ‘Our’ Parking Without A Fight
There's gonna be a showdown over parking, says Carolyn Thompson.
October 22, 2019
Live from NY: It’s Andrew Yang On A Bike!
Here's one election cycle that Andrew Yang is winning.
October 21, 2019
In NYC, the Best Bike Lanes are in Rich Neighborhoods*
* But it may not be exactly what you think.
October 17, 2019
BLOODY SUNDAY: Cyclist Killed By Driver In Broad Channel Is 25th This Year
The 60-year-old man was killed by the driver of a Ford Explorer. He's the 25th cyclist to die so far this year.
October 13, 2019
Cool Job Alert: DOT Seeks Cannon Fodder for ‘Green Wave’
The department is hiring biking evangelists (um, community coordinators) and traffic engineers in its drive to extend the secure bike network. Got the skills and moxie?
October 7, 2019
