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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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Bicycle Infrastructure

Eyes on the Street: DOT Preps Park Row for New Bike Connection and Sidewalk Expansion

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Sign the Petition to Fix Canal Street, “Manhattan’s Boulevard of Death”

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Park Row Security Zone to Reopen With Protected Bike Lane and New Pedestrian Space

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NYPD in Default Victim-Blaming Mode After Yellow Cab Driver Kills Cyclist in Chinatown

David was Streetsblog&#8217;s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.

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It's not quite finished, but you can ride in the new, safer Chrystie Street bike lane. Photos: David Meyer

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The Beginnings of the Chrystie Street Protected Bike Lane

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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Streetfilms Shorties: Fix the Dysfunctional Chrystie Street Bike Lane

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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Eyes on the Street: DOT Preps Park Row for New Bike Connection and Sidewalk Expansion

Sign the Petition to Fix Canal Street, “Manhattan’s Boulevard of Death”

Park Row Security Zone to Reopen With Protected Bike Lane and New Pedestrian Space

NYPD in Default Victim-Blaming Mode After Yellow Cab Driver Kills Cyclist in Chinatown

The Beginnings of the Chrystie Street Protected Bike Lane

Streetfilms Shorties: Fix the Dysfunctional Chrystie Street Bike Lane

Eyes on the Street: A Flower-Protected Chrystie Street Bike Lane

NYPD’s Fifth Precinct Goes for a Ride With Street Safety Advocates

Unlicensed Dump Truck Driver Kills Senior Near Bowery and Canal

DOT Plans Safety Upgrades at Foot of Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown