Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Lower East Side

Will Yuh-Line Niou Stand Up for Traffic Relief in Her Car-Battered Lower Manhattan District?

By David Meyer | Jan 29, 2018 | 22 Comments

The streets of Niou's district are overrun by car traffic taking advantage of the free East River bridges, while the overwhelming majority of households do not own a car. Nevertheless, she wants a resident exemption from congestion pricing.

Recently-repaved Clinton Street (top) is still waiting for DOT repaint markings for biking and walking (bottom). Top photo: David Meyer; bottom via Google Maps

Clinton Street Bike Lane Still MIA Ten Days After DOT Repaving

By David Meyer | Dec 11, 2017 | 9 Comments

Maintaining streets is one of NYC DOT's core functions. But once fresh asphalt is down, the wait for new markings can drag on, and for streets in the bike network, that can mean the loss of protection for weeks at a time.

City Council District 2 candidates Jorge Vasquez, Mary Silver, and Carlina Rivera at Transportation Alternatives' candidate forum on the L train shutdown.

District 2 Candidates on Streets and Transportation Issues

By David Meyer | Sep 11, 2017 | 3 Comments

In the 2nd District, which spans the East Village and Lower East Side, there are seven candidates to succeed term-limited Rosie Mendez: Ronnie Cho, Erin Hussein, Juan Pagan, Carlina Rivera, Jasmin Sanchez, Mary Silver, and Jorge Vasquez.

Candidates for City Council District 4 at last night's forum. From left: Barry Shapiro, Keith Power, Bessie Schacter, Jeff Mailman, Rachel Honig, Maria Castro, and Vanessa Aronson. Photo: David Meyer

Only a Few Council Candidates Are Taking the Looming L Train Shutdown Seriously

By David Meyer | Sep 7, 2017 | 3 Comments

Many candidates endorsed the general concept of reducing car traffic and improving bus service and bicycling, but few would commit to the specific idea of a 14th Street dedicated solely to car-free transportation.

The two-way bike lane will run on the south side of the Delancey Street median. This image shows the transition to the foot of the bridge. Image: DOT

Here's the Plan for a Delancey Street Bike Lane - Coming in 2018

By David Meyer | Apr 6, 2017 | 20 Comments

The Delancey Street approach to the Williamsburg Bridge bike path is slated for a two-way bike lane linking to Allen Street, as well as an eastbound connection from Chrystie Street.

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

The Beginnings of the Chrystie Street Protected Bike Lane

By David Meyer | Nov 21, 2016 | 1 Comment

DOT is striping and painting the new two-way protected bike lane between the Manhattan Bridge and Houston Street.

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