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Federal Bill Seeks to Prioritize Pedestrians (Albeit A Tiny Bit More)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 11, 2019 | 16 Comments

A new federal bill would mandate that 5 percent of all federal highway funds be diverted to "Complete Streets" to hopefully stem the blood tide of pedestrian deaths in this country.

This used to be a highway — for cars. Now it's a well-used bike path. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Cycle of Rage: New Streetfilms Doc Shows New York’s Bike Infrastructure Is Ultimately a Joke

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 20, 2019 | 19 Comments

Watch the latest Streetfilms documentary by Clarence Eckerson Jr. and you will realize that all we get are tiny improvements, at best, from Mayor de Blasio.

This is Bay Ridge Parkway. If you think that it's too narrow for proper safety infrastructure, perhaps you should not be sitting on a community board. Photo: DOT

Bay Ridge Pols to City: Don’t Listen to Our Community Board! Give Us Bike Lanes Now!

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 18, 2019 | 15 Comments

"We do not agree with their rejection of the proposals," said Council Member Justin Brannan, Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.

Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg says she'll help make buses run faster. Photo: MTA/Flickr

Changes Coming to Deadly Church Ave. In Hopes of Increasing Bus Speeds

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 12, 2019 | 9 Comments

One of the most deadly streets in Brooklyn is slated for upgrades this summer as part of the city's campaign for safer streets and faster bus service, transportation officials announced Monday.

On Thursday night, DOT officials unveiled their plan to allow car-storers to continue to use the public right of way to block safety improvements. Board member Steve Harrison, who doesn't want to remove parking, is on the far right. Photo: Dave Colon

DOT to Bay Ridge: You Get Unsafe Bike Lanes Because We Don’t Want to Remove Parking

By Dave Colon | May 10, 2019 | 19 Comments

The DOT offers "murderstrips" instead of protected bike lanes — even though Bay Ridge residents are increasingly open to real safety improvements. How is this Vision Zero?

Council Member Mark Gjonaj — at it again.

Bronx Pol Mark Gjonaj Takes Victory Lap In Stopping Morris Park Avenue ‘Road Diet’

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 3, 2019 | 4 Comments

A court has halted the city's plan to fix a dangerous roadway.

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