Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Alternatives

Volunteers formed a "human-protected bike lane" on Second Avenue this morning. Photo: David Meyer

DOT Won’t Protect the 2nd Ave Bike Lane, So Volunteers Formed a Human Chain to Keep Cars Out

By David Meyer | Aug 22, 2017 | 29 Comments

This morning's demo showed that the bike lane can be kept car-free during rush hour if sufficient steps are taken.

TransAlt observed 92 percent of motorists speeding outside P.S./I.S. 30 in Bay Ridge. Image: Google Maps

Albany Inaction Leaves Most NYC School Zones Fair Game for Speeding Motorists

By David Meyer | Jun 22, 2017 | 6 Comments

A new Transportation Alternatives report finds that speeding is common outside schools where cameras aren't in use.

Ydanis Rodriguez has most of the City Council behind his campaign to move forward with a Citi Bike expansion. Photo: David Meyer

Rodriguez: Let’s Lock Down a Citi Bike Expansion Deal ASAP

By David Meyer | Jun 21, 2017 | 10 Comments

City Council transportation chair Ydanis Rodriguez is getting impatient. With the current phase of bike-share expansion set to wrap later this year, he's calling on City Hall and Citi Bike operator Motivate to seal the deal on a plan to bring bike-share to many more neighborhoods.

Mandatory parking minimums raise construction costs, restrict the supply of housing, and help put rents out of reach. Photo: Google Street View

How Long Will NYC Let Parking Mandates Stand in the Way of Affordability?

By David Meyer | May 31, 2017 | 18 Comments

One year after Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing reforms reduced some parking requirements, momentum is building to finish the job.

"I'm endorsing this project because I think it's great, I think it's something we need, and I don't see any harm to this project for all of us," said Council Member Karen Koslowitz. Photo: David Meyer

With Endorsements From Koslowitz and Community Board 6, Next Phase of Queens Blvd Redesign Ready to Roll

By David Meyer | May 11, 2017 | 5 Comments

Last night, Queens Community Board 6 overwhelmingly endorsed DOT's plan to extend protected bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic-calming treatments on Queens Boulevard through Rego Park to Yellowstone Boulevard.

Thousands of drivers who hit people in crosswalks are still avoiding penalties because NYPD doesn’t consistently enforce the Right of Way Law. Photo: NYC Mayor’s Office

City Council Might Finally Address How NYPD Applies Right of Way Law

By Brad Aaron | May 5, 2017 | 1 Comment

Speaking at the Vision Zero Cities conference, public safety committee chair Vanessa Gibson said the Right of Way Law "has to" be enforced.

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