Friday’s Headlines: Big Victories Edition
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What a day in the livable streets world. Just click on the headline to find out what you missed!
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Queensboro Bridge
Mayor Will Create More Space for Cyclists on Brooklyn, Queensboro Bridges — By Taking Space from Drivers
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It's an acknowledgement that the boom in cycling has created unsafe conditions that are inhibiting further growth in this sustainable transportation method.
Cycling is Up, Car Trips are Down, De Blasio is Confused
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Here's some fuzzy math: Cycling over the city's East River bridges continues to increase, while car traffic over the very same spans continues to fall — yet the de Blasio administration is doing nothing to add space for bike riders.
OPINION: No More Excuses on Queensboro Bridge South Outer Roadway
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The shared bike and pedestrian path on the Queensboro Bridge is already completely unsafe — and we have it documented in black, white and way too much red.
A Beautiful Day on the Queensboro Bridge — Will It Lead to More Space for Oppressed Pedestrians?
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Participants in Monday's walkthrough said they got a firm quasi-commitment that the city would take back a lane on the Queensboro Bridge from car drivers and finally give it back to pedestrians.
Hundreds of Activists Rally for More Space on the Queensboro Bridge — And DOT Agrees!
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"Adding bike and pedestrian capacity to our bridges is a great idea," a DOT spokesman said, but cited several reasons why it won't happen any time soon.