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Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York&#8217;s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.

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Department of Parks & Recreation

Parks Department Closes Off Car-Free High Bridge With No Explanation [Updated]

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Citing FDNY Concerns, DOT Removes Two-Block Protected Bike Connection

Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

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Eyes on the Street: A Better Bikeway Linking the High Bridge to Highbridge

The Case for 24/7 Access to the High Bridge

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The High Bridge Is Open and People Are Walking On It! Here’s Proof…

After 45 Years, the Car-Free High Bridge Reopens to the Public Tomorrow

In spring 2017, Stephen wrote for Streetsblog USA, covering the livable streets movement and transportation policy developments around the nation.
From August 2012 to October 2015, he was a reporter for Streetsblog NYC, covering livable streets and transportation issues in the city and the region. After joining Streetsblog, he covered the tail end of the Bloomberg administration and the launch of Citi Bike. Since then, he covered mayoral elections, the de Blasio administration&#8217;s ongoing Vision Zero campaign, and New York City&#8217;s ever-evolving street safety and livable streets movements.

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Parks Department Closes Off Car-Free High Bridge With No Explanation [Updated]

Citing FDNY Concerns, DOT Removes Two-Block Protected Bike Connection

Eyes on the Street: A Better Bikeway Linking the High Bridge to Highbridge

The Case for 24/7 Access to the High Bridge

The High Bridge Is Open and People Are Walking On It! Here’s Proof…

After 45 Years, the Car-Free High Bridge Reopens to the Public Tomorrow

Seeking Safer Routes to Walk and Bike Across the Harlem River

Parks Department: City Hopes to Complete High Bridge Rehab This Year

Bike Commuters Will Ride Restored High Bridge, After Taking the Stairs

Bloomberg Says Car-Free High Bridge Will Be Open by Next Year