Transportation

Jan
22
New Yorkers Celebrate Biden’s End to Trump’s ‘Muslim’ Travel Ban and Rally for More Change

New Yorkers Celebrate Biden’s End to Trump’s ‘Muslim’ Travel Ban and Rally for More Change

Immigration reform advocates hold a rally at Battery Park Thursday morning during the start of the Biden administration. | Ben Fractenberg/
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Jan
12
Hatzolah EMS Service Could Land Flying Ambulances On City Streets

Hatzolah EMS Service Could Land Flying Ambulances On City Streets

Rendering of the new CityHawk air ambulance (Image from the Urban Aeronautics website)To avoid traffic, Hatzolah wants to take
4 min read
Dec
16
Idling Dollar-Van Drivers Hoping for Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel

Idling Dollar-Van Drivers Hoping for Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel

By Jose Martinez, THE CITY. This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/transportation/2020/12/15/22175385/nyc-dollar-van-drivers-suffering-during-pandemic]
4 min read
Dec
10
Carroll On The Prospects Of His Package Surcharge Bill To Save MTA

Carroll On The Prospects Of His Package Surcharge Bill To Save MTA

Amazon Prime delivery in Brooklyn. Liena Zagare/BklynerAssemblymember Robert Carroll, who represents Brooklyn’s District 44, has recently made news
2 min read
Nov
24
E-bikes and E-scooters Are Officially Legal in New York City

E-bikes and E-scooters Are Officially Legal in New York City

Legislation legalizing electric-powered bicycles and scooters went into effect [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/ebikes.shtml?fbclid=
2 min read
Nov
23
Activists Relaunch Campaign for Bike and Pedestrian Access on the Verrazzano Bridge, MTA Resistant

Activists Relaunch Campaign for Bike and Pedestrian Access on the Verrazzano Bridge, MTA Resistant

Verrazzano Bridge. Liena Zagare/BklynerOnce again, a coalition of cycling and safe streets activists call for cyclist and pedestrian access
4 min read
Nov
18
MTA Budget Proposes Massive Cuts To Service

MTA Budget Proposes Massive Cuts To Service

Bedford Av L line entrance on Mon., October 19, 2020. Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City TransitMTA presented
3 min read
Nov
11
Zion Triangle Plaza Expansion Completes A Beautiful Redesign Of The Public Space

Zion Triangle Plaza Expansion Completes A Beautiful Redesign Of The Public Space

Yesterday officials announced the completion of 5,200 square feet, $5.7 million expansion of Zion Triangle Plaza, located at
3 min read
Nov
10
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Cement Car Driver In Bushwick

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Cement Car Driver In Bushwick

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
1 min read
Nov
05
3.2 Miles Of Protected Bike Lanes Completed in Brooklyn, Calls For More

3.2 Miles Of Protected Bike Lanes Completed in Brooklyn, Calls For More

The protected bike lane along Flatbush Ave by the park is officially open. Liena Zagare/BklynerToday local politicians, advocates, and
5 min read