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BOOM! New Citi Bike Stats Show Cycling Surge is Real — But Mayor is Not Acting
The boom comes partly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, plus Mayor de Blasio's request that New Yorkers to bike to work (which prompted a new song parody from Streetsblog!).
March 12, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: The Cycling Surge Edition
The time is right massive change — now — before we all go back to our bad habits once this crisis fades. Plus all the other news.
March 12, 2020
ROWBACK: Mayor Was Only Joking that He’s Afraid to Bike in New York!
“Mayor de Blasio is failing to lead by example and show New Yorkers that no one should be afraid to bike on their own streets,” said one activist.
March 11, 2020
West Siders to De Blasio: Act Now to Boost Cycling During Corona Crisis
A resolution follows Transportation Alternatives' call for immediate improvements during the pandemic.
March 11, 2020
UPDATED: Parks Department Removes Key Part of Bay Ridge Bike Network
"Why does any agency get to unilaterally decide that a bikeway should be removed?" one activist asked.
March 10, 2020
Streetfilms: Biking is the Way to Beat Coronavirus (If the Mayor Would Help)
"It's kind of infuriating for elected politicians, who get driven everywhere, to say, 'Yeah, take a bike!' Well, we have a lot of kids who can't do that and don't feel safe," one rider said.
March 10, 2020
TransAlt to Mayor: Put Your Money Where Our Bikes Are
The group's executive director said the mayor's "bike to work if you can" message "stops short of making bicycling safe and accessible for all."
March 9, 2020
Citi Bike E-Bikes Return Today — And Pressure Will Build on De Blasio to Expand System More
The return of a redesigned Citi Bike e-bike is crucial as the system begins its 2020-23 expansion into the Bronx, Upper Manhattan and a wider segment of western Queens and central Brooklyn.
February 19, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: DOT Touts the Green Wave Edition
Despite amNY's scoop, there are lots of questions remaining about the Green Wave — and Streetsblog will be there. Until then, here's today's headlines.
February 19, 2020
After Years of Neglect, DOT’s Bike Corral Program Is Back
A once-bustling program says it is taking applications. Warning: Installation can take a long time.
February 14, 2020
