L’CHAIM! Southern Brooklyn Pol Gave Up His Car — So Can You, Mr. Mayor
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“I would encourage drivers to use mass transit as much as they can," said Council Member Chaim Deutsch, days after Hizzoner refused to do just that.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Alternatives
WTF? Mayor Says ‘Reckless Driver’ Bill Is Not ‘Most Urgent’
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The mayor said he was unfamiliar with the 15-month-old bill, even though he has been asked about it many times. Then he said other bills are more urgent.
Brooklyn Pol Offers Poor Fix After Death of 10-Year-Old Boy: Advocates
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“All bus stops should have bollards,” Council Member Chaim Deutsch said.
Astoria Council Member Backs Protected Bike Lane Linking Queensboro and Triborough bridges
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"We want that connectivity, and the only way to do that is with a protected bike lane. To do just sharrows or paint is not the solution we're looking for."
Corey Johnson’s Bold Words Show Leadership — And How We Can Hold Him Accountable
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The Speaker's self-stated mission is to "break the car culture." If he becomes mayor, he owns that.
Bowery Flowers — The Green Spark Behind NYC’s 1980s Bicycle Revival
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Remembering Carl Hultberg, a great, unsung figure at the start of the livable streets movement.