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State to Study Reuse of Old ‘Motor Parkway’ in Eastern Queens
Queens cyclists and pedestrians are closer to getting more control over a car highway in that was built in the early days of the automobile.
June 19, 2019
E-Bike Legalization Bill Will Pass on Wednesday, Thanks to Greenway, Manhattan Scooter Exemptions
No shared e-scooters in Manhattan. No e-bikes or scooters on the Hudson River Greenway. No helmet requirements. Bike lanes filled with e-scooters. Read all about it!
June 17, 2019
To Fix the Bronx Bus Network, Byford Needs More Enforcement
The transportation officials who are in the process of overhauling the entire Bronx bus network warn that simply redrawing colored lines on a map won’t improve service unless the city and state do more to keep cars out of bus lanes.
June 17, 2019
Senate Bill by Gounardes Would Seize Licenses from Reckless Drivers
Speed cameras are not enough, the mayor admitted. Now, we have to go after recidivist scofflaws.
May 24, 2019
New Jersey Legalizes E-Bikes and Scooters
As former Gov. Tom Kean might have said, "New Juhsey and e-scooters — puhfekt togetha."
May 14, 2019
Meet State Senator Jessica Ramos — Fighting for Safety and Against de Blasio’s E-Bike Crackdown
A new State Senator weighs in on e-bikes, car culture and improving transit. After all, this is "New York fucking City," she says.
May 13, 2019
Try, Try Again: Jessica Ramos Bill Proposes Simpler E-Bike/E-Scooter Legislation
Unlike an earlier bill, this one omits requirements for e-scooter or e-bike riders to wear helmets or yield to motorists.
April 24, 2019
Robbin’ Hoods! Brooklyn Pols Would Swipe Money From MTA And Give It To Verrazzano Drivers
More gifts for drivers — from four supposedly progressive leaders in Southern Brooklyn.
April 16, 2019
WEEKEND READ: Every Last Detail About Congestion Pricing … Explained!
Two experts — Alex Matthiessen and Kate Slevin — answer every question ... and raise a lot more!
April 5, 2019
A Slippery Slope: Do Albany’s Congestion Toll Exemptions Set A Dangerous Precedent?
Congestion pricing passed the state legislature on Monday morning with minimal exemptions. Don't count on it staying that way.
April 2, 2019
