Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Velmanette Montgomery

Lauren Davis was killed by a turning driver on Classon Avenue last April. Photo: Family of Lauren Davis

Instead of a Classon Avenue Bike Lane, Bed-Stuy Electeds Want a Street Where No One Rides Bikes

By David Meyer | Jun 20, 2017 | 19 Comments

On Thursday, DOT announced plans to paint a bike lane on Classon Avenue, the northbound one-way street where a left-turning driver killed Lauren Davis as she rode her bike to work last April. As bicycle infrastructure goes, it's the bare minimum -- some stripes and stencils to designate space for biking, with no changes to moving lanes or parking. But that hasn't stopped a group of local officials from coming out against it.

Campaigns for Smart Growth and Complete Streets Heat Up in Albany

By Noah Kazis | May 11, 2010 | No Comments

The smart growth bill pending in Albany would cut down on subsidies for sprawling greenfield development. Image of subdivisions outside Riverhead, in Suffolk County, NY: Google Maps The campaign to rein in sprawl and build more livable communities across New York state intensified yesterday, as advocates redoubled their efforts to pass two critical pieces of […]

B77 Riders Protest Service Cuts. Is Velmanette Montgomery Listening?

By Ben Fried | Apr 6, 2009 | 3 Comments

Without a rescue plan from Albany, say goodbye to night-time service on the B77. Photo: Clarence Eckerson. It’s a long walk from the Red Hook West houses to the nearest subway stop at Smith-9th Street, and even longer to train connections at Fourth Avenue. Without night-time B77 service, a lot of commuters from the largest […]

State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery Sides With Fare Hike Four

By Ben Fried | Mar 30, 2009 | 20 Comments

The Fare Hike Four have absorbed most of the fire from advocates and editorial boards for derailing the Ravitch plan, and rightfully so. But by calling so much attention to themselves, they’ve also given cover to other members of the State Senate. So, what does the rest of the Senate majority have to say? Here’s […]