Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Janette Sadik-Khan

Overheard in New York: Biking Up 35 Percent in 2008

By Ben Fried | Oct 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

A tipster reports that DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan dropped an interesting stat at an NRDC fundraiser Tuesday night: A fresh batch of bike traffic counts are in, and the numbers show a 35 percent gain compared to 2007 levels. Sadik-Khan also touted components of DOT’s Sustainable Streets plan that could be especially relevant for other […]

Streetfilms: A Conversation With Janette Sadik-Khan

By Brad Aaron | Oct 22, 2008 | 6 Comments

In this exclusive Streetfilms interview, The Open Planning Project’s Executive Director Mark Gorton talks with Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan about how her agency is redefining public space in New York City. As the two take a walking tour of recently revamped streetscapes designed to encourage car-free movement and foster social activity — including […]

The Build for America Plan: Invest in Transportation, Create Jobs

By Ben Fried | Oct 16, 2008 | 12 Comments

Janette Sadik-Khan, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Lee Sander. Photo: Paul White. The Build for America campaign officially launched yesterday afternoon at Grand Central Terminal, one of six events held in cities across the nation. DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan — joined by MTA chief Lee Sander, U.S. reps Jerrold Nadler and Carolyn Maloney, and a bevy […]

How Many Office Buildings Will Volunteer to Go Bike-Friendly?

By Ben Fried | Sep 26, 2008 | 7 Comments

As the push to pass the "Bikes in Buildings Bill" (Intro 38) ramps up in the City Council, DOT has been engaged in a separate but parallel effort to promote bike access and parking in office buildings. The Real Estate Board of New York has posted material on its web site — prompted by a […]

At Grand Central, Sen. Clinton Calls for Funding Mass Transit

By Sarah Goodyear | Sep 15, 2008 | 9 Comments

Clinton was joined by (l-r) Larry Hanley, of the Amalgamated Transit Union, NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and MTA chief Elliot Sander Surrounded by a throng of curious commuters under the clock at Grand Central Terminal last Friday, Sen. Hillary Clinton held a press conference calling for increased federal funding for mass […]

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