Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Department of Sanitation

They brined the Prospect Park West bike lane — and 140 other bike lane segments. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

SNOW PROBLEM: Scores of Bike Lanes Pretreated Before the Gathering Storm

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 31, 2021 | No Comments

We're pickled! The Department of Sanitation pre-brined about 140 bike lane segments in advance of Monday's blizzard. We'll check in later to see how it worked.

How Council Member Ben Kallos feels right now.

INSIDE THE BUREAUCRACY: City Won’t Allow Councilmen to Buy Snow Sweepers for Bike Lanes

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 26, 2021 | No Comments

"It's total bullshit. I feel like Charlie Brown — and Mayor de Blasio is Lucy," said Council Member Ben Kallos.

Everything you need to know about this winter storm is in this picture from the West Street bike lane on Friday. The roadway (for cars) is completely clear. The roadway (for bikes) is untouched. Photo: Elizabeth Adams

POST-MORTEM: Sanitation Commish Admits Poor Snow Cleanup for Cyclists as Agency Lacks Basic Equipment

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 21, 2020 | No Comments

"I am ill-equipped to do it in real time."

This picture is intentionally upside down. Photo: NYC Sanitation

Sunday’s Headlines: World Turned Upside Down Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 20, 2020 | No Comments

Yes, that picture is upside down ... for a reason.

And, um, what happens in neighborhoods without heroes like Darren Goldner, who takes it upon himself to shovel bike lanes? Photo: Gersh Kuntzman (not a hero)

It’s Snow Problem for Drivers, But a Hot Mess for Cyclists, Thanks to City Prioritizing Cars

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 17, 2020 | No Comments

And this is where the bike boom goes bust.

How they do containerized garbage and recycling in Spain.

Ready, Set, Containerize: City Moves Ahead with ‘Open Streets: Garbage’ Plan

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 4, 2020 | No Comments

One flaw in the "Clean Curbs" program? It allows entities to put garbage containers on already-crowded sidewalks.

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