Advocates Cool to Proposed Cyclist, Pedestrian Bridges
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Gridlock Sam's idea is good, but money would be better spent on fixing existing spans, they say.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Queensboro Bridge
EXCUSES, EXCUSES: DOT Offers Entirely New Rationale for Not Making 59th St. Bridge Safe for Peds, Cyclists
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The outer lane of the roadway is not safe enough for people on foot who might fall over a low fence, Commissioner Polly Trottenberg now says.
Op-Ed: Four Ideas To Bolster Cycling During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
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Cities around the world have turned to biking to help ease crises, leading to permanent mobility changes. Here's ways cycling could help New York, too.
No, Seriously, DOT, Give Cyclists and Pedestrians Emergency Space on the Queensboro Bridge
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A Queens City Council Member says the coronavirus heightens the need for separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists on the Queensboro Bridge.
DOT Debuts Plans for Protected Bike Lanes on Crescent and 31st Streets in Astoria
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After a long campaign by activists, the city aims to protect cyclists from chaotic traffic between the Triborough and Queensboro bridges.
Streetfilms: Yes, the Bike/Ped Situation on the Queensboro Bridge Is That Bad!
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We covered last week's renewed call for pedestrian and bike safety fixes on the dangerous Queensboro Bridge, but you have to see Clarence Eckerson's latest Streetfilm to really understand the situation.