Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer Pessimistic About Further Riverside Center Parking Reductions

By Noah Kazis | Nov 8, 2010 | 2 Comments

Now that the City Planning Commission has called for 1,260 parking spaces at the Riverside Center development — instead of the 1,800 requested by the developer — the project moves on to the City Council for the final step of the city’s land use process. Traditionally, the local Council member representing the district is given […]

After NYPD Kills Bill, Council Pushes for Traffic Safety Data From DOT

By Noah Kazis | Nov 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

The City Council Transportation Committee held a hearing yesterday on four bills that would release new information about traffic crashes and how the Department of Transportation decides whether to install traffic calming measures and traffic control devices like stop lights and stop signs. All together, the bills would cover a wide spectrum of information, but […]

Upper West Side’s CB 7 Wants To Pay For Sunday Parking

By Noah Kazis | Sep 8, 2010 | 9 Comments

According to a report in DNAinfo, Community Board 7 on the Upper West Side is taking the rare step of asking the city to end the giveaway of free curbside parking. The community board approved a resolution calling for paid Sunday parking in its meeting last night by a vote of 21 to 12, with […]

Five Months On, Bike Access to Buildings Law Showing Results

By Noah Kazis | May 20, 2010 | 9 Comments

The location of every building with an official bicycle access plan. Image: City Council [PDF] On the eve of Bike to Work Day, the New York City Council released new stats today measuring the impact of the Bicycle Access to Buildings Law. Five months after taking effect, the law has made it easier for well […]

Can the New York City Council Wrest Crash Information From NYPD?

By Brad Aaron | Mar 16, 2010 | 2 Comments

City Council Member Gale Brewer wants to open up traffic data to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists on Manhattan’s West Side, a campaign that could lead to safer streets across the boroughs. Because crash info remains hidden from the public, the only civilians who see the results of unsafe conditions are witnesses. In February, […]

Eight Electeds Back Protected Bike Lanes for Manhattan’s West Side

By Ben Fried | Feb 12, 2010 | 11 Comments

Protected bike lanes would enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians on Amsterdam Avenue. Several representatives in the City Council and state legislature, as well as Borough President Scott Stringer, have signed on in support of protected bike lanes for Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. Last fall, Manhattan CB 7 passed a resolution asking DOT to prepare […]

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