Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bike Lanes

Responding to Criticism, Sen. Adams to Hold Transpo Meeting

By Brad Aaron | May 29, 2008 | 13 Comments

We posted yesterday about proposed legislation by State Senators Eric Adams and Jeff Klein to increase summer driving by suspending tolls on bridges and tunnels, thereby leaving transit riders to pay for their largess. Soon after, Adams constituent Carrie McLaren picked up the news on her neighborhood blog, Hawthorne Street. Now Adams wants to hold […]

CB 3 Supports DOT’s Manhattan Bridge Proposal

By Brad Aaron | May 29, 2008 | 13 Comments

On Tuesday, Community Board 3 unanimously approved a resolution in support of DOT’s plans for improved Manhattan Bridge access, including bike lanes on Chrystie Street. Though members of the board’s transportation committee (along with Streetsbloggers) advocated for protected lanes, these recommendations were not included in the resolution, the full text of which appears after […]

DOT Previews Big Plans at Greenway Summit

By Brad Aaron | May 29, 2008 | 19 Comments

The Ninth Avenue cycle track will be extended 10 blocks north to 33rd St. Transportation Alternatives held its 3rd Annual Greenway Summit on Tuesday, where keynote speaker Jon Orcutt, Director of Policy for NYC DOT, outlined the city’s plans for expanding cycling infrastructure over the coming year. Here are the highlights, via the Tri-State Transportation […]

State Senators: Let’s Get More Cars on the Road

By Ben Fried | May 28, 2008 | 70 Comments

The bad ideas from Albany show no sign of letting up. Just when you thought the push for a state gas tax holiday had died down, State Senators Jeff Klein and Eric Adams — of the Bronx and Brooklyn, respectively — roll out their own version of summertime "relief" for drivers, and it’s a doozy. […]

Want Separated Lanes on Chrystie Street? Tonight’s Your Night.

By Brad Aaron | May 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

Since our post from last week on tonight’s Community Board 3 meeting, where DOT will be presenting its plan for bike lanes on Chrystie Street, several Streetsbloggers have wondered why a physically separated corridor is not being considered for this heavily-traveled route. Writes Mark: This is a big missed opportunity. If there was ever a […]

Speak Up for Chrystie Street Improvements on Tuesday

By Brad Aaron | May 23, 2008 | 14 Comments

DOT plans for Chrystie Street would replace parking with bike lanes. From Transportation Alternatives Bicycle Campaign Coordinator Caroline Samponaro: On Tuesday, May 27th, the DOT will be presenting plans for improved Manhattan Bridge bike access via the Chrystie Street bike lane to Community Board 3. As you may recall, the CB 3 Transportation Committee voted […]

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