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CYCLE OF RAGE: Supposedly Progressive Assembly Member in Queens Wants More Cars in Her District
She's proud ... of making climate change worse.
August 31, 2021
Analysis: Fed Support for Transit Would Increase Equity
Under funding public transportation causes low-quality service and low ridership. It also forces people with low incomes to buy cars and encourages increased carbon emissions. Additional federal transit operations support could improve mobility access for communities nationwide.
August 29, 2021
Will New Brooklyn Bridge Bike Path Also Reform a Notorious Placard Zone?
The protected bike lane on the roadbed of the Brooklyn Bridge is about to open, but the real news is what the Department of Transportation is doing just north of the bridge's Manhattan end — where a redesign of Foley Square has the potential to clean up one of the most notorious placard abuse zones in the city.
August 27, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines: Summer Doldrums Edition
Seriously, very little happened yesterday (except the Health Commissioner driving to an event to which he could have easily taken the subway), but here's the full roundup.
August 26, 2021
George Hahn is the Bike-Riding Man About Town that You Need a Dose of Right Now!
Cars suck, we all know that. But no one says it better than legendary, um, well, legend George Hahn.
August 20, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: Pedestrians and Cyclists Are Resiliency Edition
"Resiliency" should mean punish cars, not people. Plus all the other news.
August 20, 2021
End Parking Minimums Now! Analysis: Zoning Rule is Choking the City With Cars
The mandatory parking minimum law is the demon child of car culture and NIMBYism — but it is finally being attacked by progressive leaders. Where will Mayor Adams stand? He isn't saying.
August 18, 2021
Day 1: The Microbility Revolution Begins in The Bronx
Here's our report from the East Bronx, where Bird, Veo and Lime deployed their e-scooters on Tuesday.
August 17, 2021
Remember That Old Bike? These Kids Need It to Get Ahead and Get Around
Kids are getting paid $15 an hour to learn how to fix and maintain bikes — and change their lives forever.
August 11, 2021
Monday’s Headlines: Do The Right Thing Edition
Spike Lee's classic at the Film Forum. Plus other news.
August 2, 2021
