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Queens Community Board 1: Bike-Share Discussion
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Community Board 1 will hear a presentation from DOT Borough Commissioner Dalila Hall, Jon Orcutt and Kate Fillin-Yeh about bike-share planning in Astoria.
Queens Community Board 5 Transportation Committee: Bike Lane Planning
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Among other items on the agenda, Queens Community Board 5’s transportation committee will hear an update from the Department of City Planning about bike route planning and from DOT and DDC on plaza construction on Myrtle Avenue.
This Week: March Against Traffic Violence in Jackson Heights
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In response to vehicular violence that killed three children in the neighborhood, Jackson Heights residents will demonstrate today for better enforcement and safer streets. At the end of the week, the Pratt Center is hosting a panel discussion about what an equitable agenda for transportation and planning could look like under the de Blasio administration. […]
This Week: Election Day, TSTC Benefit, Amsterdam Avenue
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It’s a busy week on the Streetsblog calendar, but here’s the most important thing: Don’t forget to vote tomorrow! Here are the highlights from this week’s livable streets calendar: Monday: The NYU Rudin Center hosts a series of short talks about the future of transportation, covering everything from taxis and dollar vans to pedestrian wayfinding and safety. […]
This Week: Better Midtown Avenues, 20 MPH Speed Limits
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Topics on the Streetsblog calendar this week include improving Fifth and Sixth Avenues in the heart of Midtown, mapping out the next year of transit advocacy in New York, and a City Council bill to bring 20 mph speed limits to residential streets citywide. Here are the highlights: Monday: Manhattan Community Board 5’s transportation committee […]
Friday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are the current listings: Public Engagement Manager, Regional Plan Association, New York, New York Regional Plan Association is seeking […]
This Week: Safer Avenues in Brooklyn, Art Meets Transportation
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The Streetsblog calendar kicks off the week with some important community meetings tonight. Get involved with selecting transportation projects for participatory budgeting in Brad Lander’s council district, or speak out in support of pedestrian safety on major thoroughfares in Bushwick and Bay Ridge. On Wednesday, Streetsblog Editor-in-Chief Ben Fried moderates a panel at the Old […]
This Week: Join Us at The Streets Ball
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Do you have your tickets yet? On Thursday, support Streetsblog and Streetfilms at The Streets Ball. Join us in honoring Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, City Council Member Danny Dromm, and Brooklyn Community Board 16 Chair Bettie Kollock-Wallace. Plus: Enjoy local food from Kickshaw Cookery, beer and wine, a livable streets silent auction, and live music. Also on […]
Wednesday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are the current listings: Director, Transit Oriented Development, Metropolitan Council, Saint Paul, Minnesota The Metropolitan Council is the regional […]
This Week: Protected Bike Lanes, Crash Maps, Bike-Friendly Biz
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The week kicks off with community board meetings about protected bike lanes in Brooklyn and Manhattan today, followed on Tuesday by a panel on bike-friendly business districts. On Thursday, the City Council’s transportation committee considers a bill that would create a traffic crash map, while the State Senate’s transportation committee talks MTA budgets. Thursday afternoon, […]
This Week: Public Advocate Run-off Election Today
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There’s a runoff election between City Council Member Letitia James and State Senator Dan Squadron in the public advocate’s race today, and with turnout expected to be very low, your vote will carry a lot of weight. The week continues with community board meetings on traffic safety proposals, a panel discussion about the East River […]
Friday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are the current listings: New York City Bike Ambassador, Leads, Transportation Alternatives, New York, NY Transportation Alternatives seeks experienced, […]