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Preview: District 33 Transpo Smackdown

By Ben Fried | Sep 1, 2009 | 9 Comments

Tonight’s candidate forum for the 33rd City Council district, which covers the Brooklyn neighborhoods closest to the East River, bears special significance for livable streets policy. Outgoing rep David Yassky was an early supporter of congestion pricing in the City Council and later carried the banner for the Bicycle Access Bill, which passed earlier this […]

It’s Official: Bicycle Access Bill Signed Into Law

By Ben Fried | Aug 14, 2009 | 18 Comments

This was the scene at City Hall yesterday afternoon as Mayor Bloomberg put his signature on the Bicycle Access Bill. The mayor also signed Intro 780, which will increase the amount of bike parking in commercial garages and lots. Bill sponsors David Yassky (dark tie) and Oliver Koppell (red and navy stripes) were on hand, […]

In Historic Vote, City Council Passes Bicycle Access Bill

By Ben Fried | Jul 29, 2009 | 13 Comments

DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan speaks at a press event yesterday. That’s bill sponsor David Yassky in the green tie. The New York City Council voted 46-1 this afternoon in favor of Intro 871, the Bicycle Access Bill, opening the door to significant gains in commuter cycling. Cyclists who do not commute by bike have long […]

Bicycle Access Bill Clears City Council Transpo Committee

By Ben Fried | Jul 28, 2009 | 17 Comments

Bicycle Access Bill sponsor David Yassky, who first introduced his legislation in 2006, speaks at a press event earlier today. As anticipated, this morning the City Council transportation committee voted in favor of Intro 871, the Bicycle Access Bill. The tally was 9-0 with one absence, sending the bill to the full floor for the […]

Movement on Bicycle Access Bill: New Version Appears in City Council

By Ben Fried | Jul 22, 2009 | 4 Comments

A new version of the Bicycle Access Bill has been placed on legislators’ desks at City Hall, indicating that votes in the Transportation Committee and the full City Council are likely later this month, according to multiple sources tracking the bill’s progress. The revised bill, which would require building managers to provide bicycle access to […]

Brooklyn Pols Revive Proposal for Residential Permit Parking

By Ben Fried | May 18, 2009 | 16 Comments

On Friday, a trio of local electeds pushed for legislation that would allow New York City to create a residential permit parking system. The Daily News and NY1 picked up the story, and if those reports have you wondering about specifics, that’s because much of the plan has yet to be hammered out. An RPP […]

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