biking
It’s Been Slow-Pedaling for Bike Infrastructure in Bushwick
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The neighborhood has been in the middle of a tug-of-war between some local leaders and citywide policy over how far to go to accomodate bikers.
bike lanes
Pedestrian Injuries Rise in Bushwick, Where Safety Features are Few
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An upcoming rezoning has some worried that more residents will clog up the roads in cars and bikes, contributing to more crashes and pedestrian deaths.
buses
Opinion: Four MTA Mistakes No One Talks About
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It’s widely recognized that the MTA needs big ideas and comprehensive improvements. But sometimes it’s the little things that make a commute pleasant or purgatorial.
The Ride
In Settlement Win for Disabled NYers, City Agrees to Fix Inaccessible Sidewalks
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A judge approved a lawsuit settlement Tuesday that requires New York City to take stock of its sidewalks and curbs, and commit to a plan to upgrade all street corners so they’re accessible for people with disabilities.
buses
Max & Murphy: Leading Advocate for Transit Sizes Up MTA’s Progress
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John Raskin talked about the big problem that unites all of the other challenges facing the subway, buses and commuter trains: The lack of accountability in the transit system as it now exists.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: NYC Needs to Think Bigger—and Better—About Improving Infrastructure
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‘Infrastructure is a public good. And land value—commonly-owned, socially-created wealth—can be tapped to keep this public good alive and well.’
bailout
Councilmember & Taxi Drivers Call for Bailout, Citing City’s Role in Crisis
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Brokers and lenders convinced drivers to take out risky loans they ultimately could not afford. But drivers and their allies say the city, too, profited from the industry’s downfall.
biking
Photo & Video: Bike Advocates Stage ‘Die-In’ Protest
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Activists say 15 cyclists have been killed on the city’s streets so far this year, including three fatalities that took place in one week.
buses
Ban of Repeat Offenders from Subway ‘Hugely Problematic,’ Advocates Say
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a statement at the end of June in support of a transit ban for serial offenders, calling it a ‘common sense issue.’
Awards
City Limits Honored for Coverage of the NYC Bus System
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Our 2018 ‘Can Buses Be Better?’ focused attention on the surface transit that rolled in the shadows of the subway crisis.