Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about David Yassky

Eyes on the Street: Bike to Work Day NYC

By Brad Aaron | May 15, 2009 | 9 Comments

Council Member David Yassky, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and TA’s Paul Steely White Here are some early pics from this morning’s Bike to Work festivities, courtesy of Transportation Alternatives. Don’t forget to tag your own shots for our Flickr pool, and stay tuned for Streetfilms coverage. TA treats cyclists to a complimentary breakfast

Bike-Friendly Zoning Amendment Clears City Council

By Ben Fried | Apr 23, 2009 | 6 Comments

Photo: Department of City Planning [PDF]. Yesterday the City Council approved a zoning change that mandates secure bike parking in new construction, putting the rule into effect. The amendment will help cyclists avoid the risks of locking up on-street by requiring new apartment buildings and offices to provide space for people to put their rides. […]

Bike-Friendly Zoning Advances to City Council. Bike Access Bill Next?

By Ben Fried | Mar 6, 2009 | 3 Comments

Intro 871 would make it much easier to — gasp! — bring your bike to work. Photo: Transportation Alternatives [PDF] On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment to require bicycle parking in new construction. The City Council now has a 50-day window to vote on and finalize the measure. Should the zoning […]

…Unless You Bike to Work on Kent Avenue

By Ben Fried | Jan 6, 2009 | 12 Comments

First things first. David Yassky’s status update beats what we’ve seen from Marty Markowitz, hands down. And if anyone in the City Council can credibly claim the mantle of bike advocate, it’s Yassky: a steady voice in support of a car-free Prospect Park and forceful proponent of the Bikes in Buildings Bill. But this gesture […]

Good Signs for Bikes in Buildings Bill at City Council Hearing

By Ben Fried | Dec 9, 2008 | 12 Comments

No vote was held at yesterday’s City Council hearing on the Bikes in Buildings Bill, but supporters outnumbered opponents among those who testified. The measure, which would smooth the way for commuter cyclists by greatly expanding bike access to commercial buildings, is expected to go before the transportation committee again next month, after undergoing some […]

Council Members Revive Bikes in Buildings Bill

By Ben Fried | Nov 14, 2008 | 4 Comments

The gathering threat. The Bikes in Buildings Bill is back on the table. Yesterday City Council member David Yassky re-introduced the legislation, co-sponsored by Council member Gale Brewer, and a transportation committee hearing is scheduled for December 8. The new bill, Intro 871, stipulates that building managers and landlords must allow tenants to bring bikes […]

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