Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Manhattan

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 […]

Paragon, Patagonia Promote Pedaling, Pedestrianism

By Brad Aaron | May 20, 2008 | 12 Comments

A tipster sends these photos of more storefront bike-ped advocacy, this time at Paragon Sports on Broadway, north of Union Square.

DOT to Present Manhattan Bridge Plans to CB 3 Tonight

By Brad Aaron | May 14, 2008 | 10 Comments

From Transportation Alternatives: Tonight the DOT will be presenting their plans for improved Manhattan Bridge bike access via the Chrystie Street bike lane to Community Board 3. This plan is going to involve the removal of parking along Chrystie Street, so it is anticipated that there will be resistance at the Community Board level. It […]

Survey Finds New Yorkers Anxious About Congestion and Safety

By Brad Aaron | Apr 28, 2008 | 13 Comments

Following a three day period that saw three pedestrian fatalities in Brooklyn — preceded by two cyclist deaths in Manhattan one week earlier — the Citizens Committee for New York City has released its annual "Speak Out New York" survey, citing pedestrian safety as one of two top concerns of city residents. The number one […]

Memorial Ride Tonight for Two Manhattan Cyclists

By Brad Aaron | Apr 23, 2008 | 12 Comments

There will be a memorial ride tonight for two cyclists killed last week. Alvaro Olson and Jian-Lan Zhang both died last Wednesday, April 16. Both were struck by delivery trucks. As of last week no charges had been filed in either case. Here is tonight’s schedule (times approximate): 7:00 Meet in Union Square 7:30 Ride […]

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