Call to Action: Cargo bikes do not belong on sidewalks
The City is proposing to expand the definition of cargo bikes in order to reduce the number of trucks on our residential streets. The pedal assist electric vehicles would be up to 4ft wide, have 4 wheels and ride at 12mph. They would travel in the bike lanes. This is a positive development for all […]
Make a difference: Summer Streets in our district
Summer Streets came back bigger and better offering car-free havens for walking, biking, and connecting with friends […]
Dangerous cars for pedestrians shouldn’t earn a 5-star safety rating!
For the first time ever, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed to rate cars […]
More garbage on sidewalk? Yep, unless you Speak up.
DSNY is proposing to amend its rules to mandate “ all food-related businesses must set out any putrescible […]
The birth of a movement
Last week Transportation Alternatives celebrated its 50th anniversary. I had a chance to ask its founder, David […]
Will cars, trucks and EV’s become safer for pedestrians? You can help.
In May 2023, 32 congress members including Jerry Nadler, signed a letter asking the US Secretary of […]
Call Speaker Heastie 518-455-3791
Two mothers are ready to die in a hunger strike to force Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to hold a vote on Sammy’s Law, which would finally allow New York City to set its own speed limits where appropriate. We need your help! Amy Cohen , who son Sammy died in a crash is on a […]
Manhattan Community Board 4 does not support EV chargers on the sidewalk.
After months of discussions and extensive consultations between the Transportation and Environment committees, MCB4 Executives and full board endorsed by a large margin a common sense policy to not support installation of EV chargers on sidewalks. Instead it recommends that incentives be directed at Level 3 (fast) charging hubs that would replicate the current business […]
A historic day for pedestrians in Hell’s Kitchen
Today, we take back our sidewalks from Robert Moses who narrowed them 70 years ago for the Lincoln Tunnel traffic. Martin Treat & Christine Berthet, Co founders On March 21st, 2023 , three commissioners (Department of Transportation (DOT) Departement of Design and Construction (DDC), and Department of Environmental Preservations (DEP) came together with Council Member […]
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