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The Real Problem in Central Park Isn’t Speed — It’s Scarcity
New York City has chronically underinvested in cycling infrastructure compared to its global peers.
February 11, 2026
Memo to Mamdani: Rescind Central Park’s New 15-MPH Bike Speed Limit
The lower speed limit misapplies state law and sets a troubling precedent for cycling in New York City.
January 20, 2026
Friday Video: Remember When Central Park Was Actually Dangerous?
Streetfilms legend Clarence Eckerson reframes the debate about Manhattan's premier green space in just 45 seconds.
January 16, 2026
West Siders: Better Bike Lanes, Not Bans, Will Make Central Park Safer
Central Park needs protected bike lanes at its perimeter and on its transverses to keep non-recreational users out.
January 14, 2026
READY, AIM, ‘MISFIRE’: NYPD’s Bike Speed-Limit Effort Only Adds Confusion in Central Park
Two slowly ambling pedestrians were clocked at 19 miles per hour. So what's the point of this, exactly?
October 17, 2025
Want Safety in Central Park? Add Protected Bike Lanes Around and Through It: Advocates
It's time to ring the park with green paint — and add green veins through it.
October 9, 2025
Manhattan DA Says Alleged Central Park Hit-and-Run Cyclist Didn’t Flee, Drops Charges
Prosecutors said the 30-year-old cyclist "remained on the scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics to arrive to treat the injured person."
July 3, 2025
Cyclist Arrested After Crash with Electric ‘One-wheel’-Style Unicycle
Carolyn Backus is charged with fleeing the scene of a crash causing serious injury, but the details are murky.
July 2, 2025
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
Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School
With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.
September 16, 2024
