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11th Bike Rider of the Year Killed on Congested 11th Ave.
It's a congested area that won't see any traffic relief due to Gov. Hochul's abandonment of congestion pricing.
Wider Crosstown Bike Lanes Coming on 2 Midtown Strips
It's the latest effort to take advantage of the predicted reduction in vehicle traffic from congestion pricing and increase cycling.
DOT Aims to Build First Ave. Tunnel Bike Lane Before September’s UN General Assembly
DOT hopes to have the concrete-protect tunnel bike lane installed this summer, but its exact plans are still in development.
Tuesday’s Headlines: Biking with a Dutchman Edition
You really get a fresh perspective on city cycling when you do it with someone from Holland. Plus other news.
Scenic Midtown Greenway Section Opens, But Gap Remains
It's a beautiful greenway, but it still doesn't fill the Midtown gap.
Third Ave. ‘Complete Street’ Adds Wide Bike Lane, But Still Keeps Too Much Space for Cars
The bike lane is a good start, but the city must aim higher for its "complete streets," advocates say.
Broadway Vision: Watch 15 Years of Transformation in a Single Streetfilm
It's hard to see the big picture of just what has been accomplished between Times and Union squares. That's where Clarence Eckerson Jr. comes in.
Two Paths Forward: Broadway Shows What Could Be on Fifth Avenue
It's time to widen Fifth Avenue's sidewalks and add a protected bike lane. Delays hurt everyone.
Komanoff: Toll Shoppers to MTA: Go Ahead, Make Our Day
Adding a congestion fee on top of the existing Midtown Tunnel toll will cause 8,000 inbound vehicle trips a day to divert onto local streets in Long Island City to access the cheaper Queensboro Bridge.
Brooklyn Senior Struck in Crosswalk by Driver Dies; No Charges, Says NYPD
A Brooklyn pedestrian who was struck last month by the driver of a luxury sport utility vehicle while he was crossing in a crosswalk has died — and cops said they have not charged the killer driver.
