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Astoria Pols Propose 31st Ave. Protected Bike Lane, Other Changes After Tragedies

Elected officials are "engaging with parents, teachers and neighbors about the urgent need for protected bike lanes — both on 31st Ave as well as on an additional, yet-to-be-determined north-south bike lane."

September 12, 2023

‘A Very Dangerous Job’: Dozens of NYC School Crossing Guards Injured by Drivers Since 2012, Records Show

As thousands of guards returned to street corners across the city last week for the reopening of public schools, records obtained by Streetsblog reveal the dangers that guards face on the job.

September 11, 2023

There’s Been a Decade of Public Engagement on Atlantic Ave — and Years More are Coming Before Roadway is Fixed

Turning Atlantic Avenue into anything other than a six-lane speedway with narrow sidewalks is still years away.

September 5, 2023

DOT: McGuinness Fixes Will Start Next Week

The compromise plan will "save lives and make this corridor much easier to navigate for everyone, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists," according to Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.

August 29, 2023

It’s 22! Another Cyclist Has Been Killed By Another Driver Who Has Not Been Charged

An electric bike rider who had been struck and injured by a driver in June has died, police said on Friday, adding another fatality to what is far and away the bloodiest year for cyclists in decades.

August 18, 2023

Beyond ‘KSI’: How DOT Can Identify Unsafe Streets Before Tragedy Strikes

DOT guides its work using a stat based on the total number of people killed or severely injured at any given location — “KSI.” Is there a better way to gauge the safety needs of a particular street?

August 17, 2023

Mayor Adams Signs Off On Compromise for Deadly McGuinness Blvd.; No One Truly Happy

There will be a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. But beyond that...

August 16, 2023

Outrage on Bloody McGuinness Blvd. as Motorist Severely Injures Moped Rider

The McGuinness redesign is stalled, but the carnage continues.

August 10, 2023

City To Close Loophole That Allows Drivers to Park in Certain Crosswalks

The move would bring more daylighting to NYC streets.

July 27, 2023

Q&A: Two Barcelona Bike Activists On Mobilizing Against ‘Bikelash’

Streetsblog sat down with two cycling advocates from Barcelona to discuss their strategies for combating “bikelash.”

July 26, 2023