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A cyclist passes by the 94th Street entrance to the soon-to-open Second Avenue Subway. Photos: David Meyer

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There’s Also a Major Transportation Improvement on the Surface of Second Avenue

This two-way bike lane separates cyclists from high-speed motor vehicle traffic on First Avenue. Photos: David Meyer

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New in 2016: Safe, Convenient Bike Connections Linking East Harlem and the Bronx

The new bike lane, expanded pedestrian space, and mall-to-mall crosswalk at Van Loon Street.

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Queens Blvd Redesign Phase 2: A Big Improvement With One Major Flaw

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Eyes on the Street: A Safer Walk to Transit By Sheepshead Bay Road

<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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Eyes on the Street: Parking Placard Unicorn Spotted on Smith Street

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

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There’s Also a Major Transportation Improvement on the Surface of Second Avenue

New in 2016: Safe, Convenient Bike Connections Linking East Harlem and the Bronx

Queens Blvd Redesign Phase 2: A Big Improvement With One Major Flaw

Eyes on the Street: A Safer Walk to Transit By Sheepshead Bay Road

Eyes on the Street: Parking Placard Unicorn Spotted on Smith Street

The Beginnings of the Chrystie Street Protected Bike Lane

Eyes on the Street: Making Room for the Chrystie Street Protected Bike Lane

Eyes on the Street: The New East Houston Street

Eyes on the Street: New Bike Lanes Around Union Square

Eyes on the Street: Drivers Can Now Park All Over the E 38th Street Bike Lane