Manhattan CB8 Comes Out Strong for Protected Bike Lanes on East Side

By Ben Fried
Oct 21, 2009

After the roll call at tonight’s full Community Board 8 meeting, the tally for a resolution supporting protected bike lanes on the East Side stood at 38 yeas, 1 nay. Lots of hard work went into this vote — congrats to all who made it happen. More details tomorrow.

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Upper East Side Community Board Asks DOT for Crosstown Bike Lanes

By Ben Fried | Nov 20, 2015

Manhattan Community Board 8 passed a resolution Wednesday night asking DOT for crosstown bike lanes on the Upper East Side. Currently the only east-west pair in the neighborhood is on 90th Street and 91st Street. With biking in the neighborhood on the rise and the recent arrival of Citi Bike, it’s increasingly obvious that’s not enough. […]

Upper East Side Bike Lane Meeting, or Surreal Performance Art?

By David Meyer | Mar 3, 2016

If you ever go to an Upper East Side community board meeting about bike lanes, bring some popcorn. Last night, the Manhattan Community Board 8 transportation committee called the bluff of crosstown bike lane opponents. After a parade of people spoke against DOT’s plan to stripe bike lanes on their blocks, even though they support the […]

The Manhattan CB 7 transportation committee said DOT can do more to make cycling safer on 110th Street. Image: DOT

Manhattan CB 7 Asks DOT for Protected Bike Lanes on 110th Street

By David Meyer | Jun 14, 2017

The board's transportation committee declined to support painted lanes for 110th. DOT is expected to bring an upgraded plan back to the committee next month.

CB 6 Committee Votes on East Side Bus+Bike Improvements Tonight

By Ben Fried | Apr 5, 2010

Sorry for the late notice folks, but there’s one more public meeting on this week’s busy schedule with big implications for street safety, and it’s happening tonight. The transportation committee of Manhattan Community Board 6 is expected to draft and vote on a resolution regarding plans for Select Bus Service and protected bike lanes on […]

What’s Next for 6th Ave Protected Bike Lane and Crosstown Routes on UES

By David Meyer | Feb 4, 2016

Two Manhattan bike projects went before community boards last night. The CB 8 transportation committee heard from DOT about the agency’s plan for crosstown bike lanes on the Upper East Side, and CB 4 endorsed the protected lane on Sixth Avenue, which DOT plans to install in the fall. The crosstown painted lanes would span the width of the Upper East […]

Manhattan CB 3 Asks DOT for Protected Bikeway on Chrystie Street

By Stephen Miller | Feb 26, 2015

In a unanimous 35-0 vote last night, Manhattan Community Board 3, which covers Chinatown and the Lower East Side, asked DOT to study a two-way protected bikeway for Chrystie Street, an important link to the Manhattan Bridge bike path. The vote follows months of dialogue between bike advocates and community groups, and comes on the […]