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Central Park Boss Will Consider Activists’ Dream of Safe Cross-Park Routes
"Bicycle and pedestrian safety in our city's parks is extremely important," Mitchell Silver told Streetopia UWS in response to its sustained advocacy for better routes through the park.
March 2, 2021
DECISION 2021: TransAlt’s ’25 by 25′ Proposal Shakes Up Mayoral Race
Five progressive candidates back a proposal to claw back a quarter of public space from cars in four years.
March 2, 2021
OPINION: Scooter Share Will Be a Boon for New York
By putting a few key protocols in place, micromobility companies can make e-scooters an integral part of the transportation landscape, our expert argues in this opinion piece.
February 26, 2021
School Bus Driver Kills 6-Year-Old In Williamsburg Hit-And-Run
Little Shimon Fried is the second child killed in a hit-and-run in under two months.
February 24, 2021
TODAY AT CITY HALL: NYPD Will Push Back on Council Effort to Give DOT Crash Investigation Power
The question is: Whose vision should lead Vision Zero?
February 24, 2021
Holland Shows How to Put Pedestrians First in Winter
Holland has a long history of going above and beyond for people who travel outside cars in the winter — and no, we're not talking about that Holland.
February 23, 2021
DECISION 2021: Meet the Council Candidates for Queens District 31
Streetsblog spoke to the top hopefuls to see what they believe needs to be addressed. If you read no other Queens council story today, this is the one.
February 19, 2021
Study: Want to Reduce Pedestrian Injuries? Build MORE Protected Bike Lanes
Very few pedestrians are being struck and injured by cyclists — and such injuries are dropping dramatically as more and more cities, especially New York, build more protected infrastructure for bike riders.
February 8, 2021
THE GARCIA TRANSPORTATION PLAN: It’s Not Bold, But it IS Doable
"Renderings look great, but they don't mean much if you can't get it done," Garcia told Streetsblog on Tuesday morning.
February 2, 2021
What’s a ‘Bike Boulevard’? For Now, Mayor de Blasio Won’t Say, But Planners are Eager to Help
A good bike boulevard is apparently like pornography — you know it when you see it.
January 30, 2021
