CPW Gets Protected Bike Lane (Yay!) And Loses 400 Parking Spaces (Yay!)
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It’s a pretty sizable win in the ongoing war against cars.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Community Boards
Upper West Side Panel Demands End to Free On-Street Parking
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As Manhattan CB 7's transportation committee sees it, the very presence free on-street parking on the Upper West Side only serves to exacerbate congestion. On Tuesday, the panel demanded an end to it entirely.
DOT to Bay Ridge: You Get Unsafe Bike Lanes Because We Don’t Want to Remove Parking
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The DOT offers "murderstrips" instead of protected bike lanes — even though Bay Ridge residents are increasingly open to real safety improvements. How is this Vision Zero?
De Blasio Punts Again on Safety Improvements for Amsterdam Avenue, Despite Carnage
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“How many more people need to die before Amsterdam Avenue is redesigned?” It's a fair question.
Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization
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Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.
Community Boards: The Roadblock to Safer Streets
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If you're wondering why your street doesn't have a bike lane, you might want to check with your local community board.