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Albany 2012: Transit Funds, Traffic Cams Top Transportation Agenda
Many of Albany's biggest transportation issues this year -- the bloated and transit-free Tappan Zee, the unfunded MTA capital plan -- will be decided by Governor Cuomo. But transportation advocates also have a slate of bills they hope to see make it through the legislature. Last year, the complete streets bill passed after a few prior attempts. Here's what's on the table for 2012.
February 2, 2012
Albany Update: Hayley and Diego Hearing; Bus Riders Waiting for Shelly
We have a few quick updates on pending traffic safety legislation to pass along.
June 3, 2010
Complete Streets Bill Clears Senate Committee; Attention Turns to Gantt
Legislation to require transportation projects in New York state to include pedestrian and bicycle access was reported out of the Senate transportation committee Tuesday.
April 29, 2010
Bronx Rep Promises to “Make Every Effort to Avoid Blocking the Bike Lane”
Via Gothamist, here's a story that nicely encapsulates why parking placards should be completely abolished. On Monday, a Boogiedowner reader caught Bronx Assembly member Vanessa Gibson parking in the bike lane on the Grand Concourse, NYPD-issued placard on the dash for all to see. When the Bronx News Network asked Gibson to explain herself, she offered this apology:
April 8, 2010
To Snap Drivers Awake, State DOT May Sacrifice Cyclist Safety
Miles and miles of bike-friendly Westchester County roads may soon be scarred by a "safety enhancement" that could make cycling treacherous.
November 24, 2009