NYPD’s Willy-B Bike Path Security Theater Turns Into NYPD’s Delancey Street Bike Ticket Trap
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Where there's poor street design, NYPD will be there to hand out tickets for non-compliance.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Williamsburg Bridge
2017 Was a Very Good Year for Protected Bike Lanes in Queens
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DOT installed 25 miles of protected bike lanes in 2017, the agency announced today, with much of the growth consisting of new two-way protected lanes in Queens.
Skittish DOT Won’t Commit to 24/7 Bus Lanes During L Train Outage
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DOT has a plan to help out transit riders with a network of bus lanes while the L train is out of commission for 15 months, but the agency won't commit to prioritizing buses throughout the day.
De Blasio Admin Waffles on Williamsburg Bridge Bus Lanes During L Train Shutdown
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As the L train shutdown approaches and the deadline for a detailed plan of action from DOT and the MTA draws closer, the de Blasio administration is hesitating to take the necessary steps to prioritize buses and high-occupancy vehicles.
Eyes on the Street: A Safer Biking Connection to the Williamsburg Bridge
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DOT crews have made significant progress this week on a project to improve bike access to the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn. Striping and plastic bollards for a two-way bike lane on South 4th Street are now in place.
NYPD Celebrates Independence Day By Closing Off Bridge Paths for Biking and Walking
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Officers were stationed at both sides of the Manhattan and Williamsburg bridge bicycle and pedestrian paths for hours last night, blocking access across the East River for people biking and walking.