Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bike/Ped

This Global Initiative to Increase Bike Access Can Teach the U.S. A Few Things, Too

By Kea Wilson | Dec 8, 2022 | No Comments

A new initiative aims to put thousands of purpose-built transportation bikes in the hands of people in underserved countries — and in the process, sparking a conversation about the role of bike design itself in making green mobility accessible.

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What It’s Really Like to Lose Someone to Traffic Violence

By Streetsblog | Nov 2, 2022 | No Comments

More than 100,000 Americans lose a loved one in a car crash every single year. So why don't more of us talk about it — and why don't more of us take action to prevent other families from enduring those tragedies, too?

The Cross Bay Bridge in Queens: Now with sharrows! Photo: Streetsblog tipster

Cyclists Will Finally Be Welcome on Cross Bay and Henry Hudson Bridges

By Dave Colon | Oct 26, 2022 | No Comments

The MTA is finally following up on state legislation mandating more bike access.

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Three Common Types of Bike Laws That Are Overdue for an Overhaul

By Kea Wilson | Aug 24, 2022 | No Comments

There is almost no evidence that cycling regulations are making U.S. streets safer, and more than enough evidence that they should be overhauled to prevent disproportionately harmful impacts against people of color, a new study finds.

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CLICKBAIT: What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong?

By Kea Wilson | Aug 3, 2022 | No Comments

There are so many electric vehicles out there that something must be done to make bike lanes safe. But first, let's look at some funky micro-mobility — and have fun with a poll!

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Study: Black Cyclists Die 4.5x More Often Than White Riders

By Kea Wilson | Jun 14, 2022 | No Comments

And the stats aren't much better for other modes or other racially marginalized groups.

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