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OPINION: Micromobility Companies Must Engage With Communities — Says One of Them

As New York City prepares to launch e-scooter share, Bird CEO Travis VanderZanden previews the lessons his firm has learned in its short, rollicking ride.

Travis VanderZanden

November 23, 2020

OPINION: Micromobility Companies Must Engage With Communities — Says One of Them

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

It’s Time for DOT to Create ‘Bike Boulevards’ — So What’s a Bike Boulevard?

In short, it's a quick, cheap and easy way to create a network of low-stress cycling routes.

Laura Shepard

November 22, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

SEE IT: Streetfilms Shows How Much Better Kids’ Lives Are When they Can Safely Bike To School…

...which they can't, because most of New York City is a hellscape of double-parked trucks, reckless drivers and dangerously designed roads.

Streetsblog

November 20, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

Starchitect David Rockwell Sketches Out New York’s Parking-Free Future

Out of the blue, the famed architect sent over his latest vision: to transform New York City's streets by removing parking ... and opening up possibilities.

Streetsblog

November 20, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

THE TRANSITION: Biden Picks DOT Commissioner Trottenberg for Transportation Panel

Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg is one step closer to President-elect Biden.

Gersh Kuntzman

November 10, 2020

Donald Trump

The Five Worst Legacies of the Chao Years — And How to Undo Them

Secretary Elaine Chao's leadership of the Department of Transportation damaged our nation — both in what she did and what she failed to do, experts say.

Kea Wilson

November 10, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

Vision Zero Cities: Experts Foresee Diverse Curbside Uses

Vision Zero Conference panel says 'amenities' are coming — and drivers will pay for space.

Eve Kessler

October 21, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Car-Free Streets

Letter From Norway: Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter

We asked the Norwegian consulate for advice ... and got it! Nyt måltidet, everyone!

Dave Colon

September 28, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Infrastructure

OPINION: Surviving a Hit-and-Run Bike Crash in a City Choked by Cars

New Yorkers came to my aid — but the driver who plowed into me escaped. He knew that, in a city where bicyclists are dehumanized, he could get away with it.

Morgan L. Sykes

September 27, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bill de Blasio

OPINION: We Need to Open Streets for Retail Now

With the holiday season approaching, merchants must be able to plan, order appropriate inventory and market their goods, or they will close. We need a plan for our local economies now.

Jennifer Tausig

September 25, 2020

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