Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Traffic Enforcement

It’s Spring! Time for NYPD to Punish People for Riding Bikes

By Brad Aaron | May 22, 2018 | 44 Comments

The number of fatalities caused by New York City cyclists is practically zero. Yet every spring, cops camp out near bike lanes and poorly designed intersections to tag people for rolling through red lights and wearing earbuds.

Delivery workers rallying outside City Hall this morning. Photo copyright Scott Heins, used with permission.

Delivery Workers Say de Blasio’s Proposed E-Bike Rules Won’t Help Them

By David Meyer | May 14, 2018 | 42 Comments

The de Blasio administration wants to clarify language permitting pedal-assist e-bikes, which most delivery workers don't use.

Delivery workers protesting the mayor's crackdown in December. Photo: David Meyer

Monday: Rally With Delivery Workers for Sensible E-Bike Policies From City Hall

By David Meyer | May 11, 2018 | 9 Comments

The city's proposed rule changes legalizing pedal-assist electric bikes on city streets won't protect delivery workers from fines and seizures.

Members of Families for Safe Streets and allies rallying in Albany on Wednesday. Photo: Transportation Alternatives

Momentum Is Building for More NYC Speed Cameras, and You Can Help

By David Meyer | May 11, 2018 | 3 Comments

Governor Cuomo and other Albany reps need to hear from New Yorkers who want to see the program expanded.

Senator Marty Golden's chief of staff, John Quaglione (holding mic), said Golden supports a bill to double the number of speed cameras permitted on NYC street. Photo: Ben Fried

Marty Golden Supports Bill to Double Number of NYC Speed Cameras

By Ben Fried | May 7, 2018 | 12 Comments

State Senator Marty Golden supports the bill to increase the number of speed camera zones in New York City from 140 to 290, his chief of staff said at a rally in Bay Ridge.

Sunday: Tell Albany to Let NYC Protect Kids From Speeding Drivers

By Brad Aaron | May 4, 2018 | 1 Comment

On Sunday, Transportation Alternatives and Bay Ridge Advocates Keeping Everyone Safe (BRAKES) will lead a rally to call on Albany to authorize more speed cameras for the first time in four years.

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