Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Complete Streets

CB 11 Committee, Joined By Mark-Viverito, Votes For East Harlem Bike Lanes

By Noah Kazis | Sep 7, 2011 | 7 Comments

The transportation committee of Manhattan Community Board 11 wants to see protected bike lanes on First and Second Avenues, which the city promised for East Harlem last year and then delayed. Joined by City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, who spoke strongly in favor of the project, the committee endorsed plans to build protected lanes between […]

Cuomo Signs Complete Streets Bill, To Take Effect In February

By Noah Kazis | Aug 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

As he announced yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the complete streets bill into law this afternoon. The law will require all major transportation projects — either those undertaken by the state DOT or funded and overseen by them — to consider all users, whether they are driving, cycling or walking. Depending on the context, that […]

Cuomo Will Sign Complete Streets Bill Into Law

By Noah Kazis | Aug 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Governor Andrew Cuomo will sign complete streets legislation into law, his office announced in a press release today. Once signed, the law will require all major transportation projects in the state to consider all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. “New York’s roadways should safely accommodate all pedestrians, motorists and cyclists, and this legislation will […]

Conservation Voters Give Legislature “B” Grade on Transportation

By Noah Kazis | Jul 1, 2011 | No Comments

The state legislature earned a solid B on sustainable transportation issues this term, according to a report card issued Wednesday by the New York League of Conservation Voters. Legislators earned top marks for passing complete streets legislation and a transit funding lockbox, but were penalized for their continued attacks on the MTA’s budget. Transportation was […]

Complete Streets Passes Legislature Unanimously, Cuomo Expected To Sign

By Noah Kazis | Jun 21, 2011 | 7 Comments

Complete streets legislation passed both houses of the state legislature unanimously yesterday. With Governor Andrew Cuomo expected to sign the legislation, safer and more inclusive road design should be coming soon to streets across the state. “Everyone knew that something had to be done,” said AARP New York legislative director Bill Ferris, “so the political […]

Upper Manhattan Finally Talks Out Bike Projects at CB 12 Forum

By Noah Kazis | Jun 20, 2011 | 5 Comments

Despite a committed group of local advocates, official consideration of new bicycle infrastructure in Upper Manhattan has been on hold for years. A public forum held by Manhattan Community Board 12 last week could finally lead to some forward movement on street safety and bicycle issues for the neighborhood. After a number of delays, CB […]

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