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<p>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.</p>


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Bicycling

Safer, More Livable Streets for the East Side — The Campaign Heats Up

Eyes on the Street: WillyB @ Delancey — Bring on the Stencils

Bicycle Infrastructure

Eyes on the Street: A Smoother Approach to the Willy-B

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Turn Out Tonight to Support Livable Streets With Staying Power

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Eyes on the Street: A Safer, More Sociable Boulevard Takes Shape

District 1 Council Candidates: Safer Streets? Less Traffic? No Thanks.

<p>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.</p>


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Safer, More Livable Streets for the East Side — The Campaign Heats Up

Eyes on the Street: WillyB @ Delancey — Bring on the Stencils

Eyes on the Street: A Smoother Approach to the Willy-B

Turn Out Tonight to Support Livable Streets With Staying Power

Eyes on the Street: A Safer, More Sociable Boulevard Takes Shape

District 1 Council Candidates: Safer Streets? Less Traffic? No Thanks.

Report: NYPD Cruiser Hits Eight Pedestrians on LES [Updated]

Safer Streets Under Fire at Gerson “Town Hall”

Despite Bowery Death Toll, NYPD Decides Cyclists are the Real Menace

Bigger Sidewalks But No Protected Bike Lane for Houston Street