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Central Park Study Calls for Bike Lanes on the Transverses
"It would play a huge role in taking pressure off the park itself if you can accommodate people who just need to go across," said one activist.
November 20, 2024
Reps. Torres, AOC Join to Oppose Hochul Effort to Widen Cross Bronx Expressway
The Bronx House reps told the governor that her plan to build a pair of hulking, highway-sized roads next to the existing scar is "doubling down on Robert Moses."
November 18, 2024
Opinion: Lack of Regional Leadership Prevents Progress on Unified Metro NYC Rail
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut must create a new regional rail entity before Amtrak spends $18 billion on Penn Station.
October 31, 2024
On Saturday, The Place to Make a New Friend Was The Staten Island Ferry
A guerilla-style comedy zine launch party that promised to be “weird and fun” created community on the water.
October 29, 2024
Manhattanites To DOT: Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path ‘Without Delay’
"It’s really inappropriate for the DOT to delay," said one member of Manhattan Community Board 6.
October 11, 2024
City Delays Road Diet Under BQE Despite Hyping Its ‘Reconnect Communities’ Effort
Officials touted new concepts to improve the streetscape around the BQE — but was wavering on plans to do just that on Third Avenue in Sunset Park, Streetsblog has learned.
October 9, 2024
Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug
A photographer captures the unexpected beauty of the Williamsburg Bridges' less-than-perfect design.
September 30, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Gimme Bus Shelter Edition
The days of the Landmarks Preservation Commission reviewing every proposed bus shelter in landmarked districts may be no more. Plus more news.
April 19, 2024
MTA’s Bike-Ped Access Study Promises Path on Triborough Bridge (And Maybe The Verrazzano)
The MTA's long-awaited Bike and Pedestrian Access study that will be released on Wednesday morning is promising that the agency is going to rework the Triborough Bridge's pedestrian path to make way for cyclists. And there's hope for the Verrazzano, too.
January 11, 2023
A Beautiful Day on the Queensboro Bridge — Will It Lead to More Space for Oppressed Pedestrians?
Participants in Monday's walkthrough said they got a firm quasi-commitment that the city would take back a lane on the Queensboro Bridge from car drivers and finally give it back to pedestrians.
October 6, 2020
