Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Delivery

Cycle of Rage Joy: DOT’s New Cargo Bike Paves the Way to a Smaller Future

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 30, 2023 | No Comments

It's a dream ride even if it doesn't ride like a dream.

Grubhub is partnering with JOCO to provide free e-bikes to delivery workers. Photo: Grubhub

Second Delivery Company Steps Up to Help Workers Avoid Deadly Lithium-Ion Fires

By Julianne Cuba | Apr 26, 2023 | No Comments

Another tech giant is now stepping up to help delivery workers access safe e-bikes amid a scourge of deadly fires linked to faulty lithium-ion batteries — a week after Uber unveiled two trade-in programs to swap out bad power packs.

Workers double park to make a delivery, as another driver double parks in front of them. Photo: Dave Colon

Hubba Lubba Dub Dub: DOT Announces Micro Delivery Hubs To Start This Summer

By Dave Colon | Apr 7, 2023 | No Comments

The pilot program will create designated areas for trucks to unload packages to then be delivered by workers on cargo bikes or other small vehicles, officials said.

Scene like this one are ubiquitous in today's New York City, but state Sen. Andrew Gounardes (inset) says he has a solution. File photos: Gersh Kuntzman

State Senator Seeks Online Delivery Charge to Fund City Infrastructure

By Dave Colon | Mar 23, 2023 | No Comments

New Yorkers who shop online would pay 25 cents per package under a new proposal in Albany to raise $226 million annually for city infrastruture.

Mayor Adams on an electric Citi Bike last year — a device that is not legal in city parks. But that will change this summer.

Mayor Announces ‘Charge Safe’ Plan to Help Delivery Workers Get Legal Bikes, Safe Batteries

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Parks and greenways would also finally allow legal electric bikes ... finally.

Danger is built into delivery work because of economic exploitation. But Charles Komanoff has a possible solution.

KOMANOFF: Want Safe Batteries? Stop Pretending Food Delivery is Free

By Charles Komanoff | Mar 10, 2023 | No Comments

Bicycle food-delivery in New York City is broken — not just because it’s essentially unregulated, but also because it’s unpriced.

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