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#hit-and-run
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

A hit-and-run incident in SoMa resulted in the death of a man, with the driver fleeing the scene and later arrested for homicide.
Independent films
fromStreetsblog USA
20 hours ago

Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More - Streetsblog USA

A mini urbanist film festival featuring various videos on bike lanes, e-bikes, driverless cars, pedestrian safety, and community rides is recommended.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
#mcguinness-boulevard
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 hours ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists, fewer vehicles, and slightly longer travel times.
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 hours ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists, fewer vehicles, and slightly longer travel times.
#bike-lane
fromGothamist
2 days ago
New York City

Mamdani administration's new 72nd Street bike lane would link Upper East and West sides

Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mamdani administration's new 72nd Street bike lane would link Upper East and West sides

A new bike lane on 72nd Street aims to connect cyclists between the East and Hudson Rivers, enhancing safety and accessibility.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Mayor Gloria's Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation - Streetsblog California

San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to city services, including critical transportation safety programs.
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

This stunning new bridge in Helsinki is designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and trams-but no cars

"We're looking at quite large new numbers of residents that will be in this part of town. And the decision was made that we need to connect those parts of town across the water to downtown, but that we need to do it in a way that won't increase congestion."
Alternative transportation
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Paris's new mayor wants to create a 'peripherique marathon'

Emmanuel Grégoire proposes a long-distance running race on Paris's ring road, aiming to create an annual event for fun runners.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
#e-bikes
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Second-Hand E-Bikes Can Be The Way Forward - Streetsblog USA

Refurbished e-bikes offer an affordable transportation solution, especially with increasing rebate programs and rising gas prices.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Mamdani is letting reckless e-bike riders off the hook - but astonishing data shows the fatal cost of bike lane chaos

E-bike-related fatalities and injuries in NYC have surged, raising concerns over safety as enforcement policies are relaxed.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
13 hours ago

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Second-Hand E-Bikes Can Be The Way Forward - Streetsblog USA

Refurbished e-bikes offer an affordable transportation solution, especially with increasing rebate programs and rising gas prices.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Mamdani is letting reckless e-bike riders off the hook - but astonishing data shows the fatal cost of bike lane chaos

E-bike-related fatalities and injuries in NYC have surged, raising concerns over safety as enforcement policies are relaxed.
#cycling
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Protected bike lanes may soon come to 72nd Street on Upper West Side, DOT says | amNewYork

Manhattan's 72nd Street will gain a two-way protected bike lane, enhancing safety and connectivity for cyclists across the city.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Protected bike lanes may soon come to 72nd Street on Upper West Side, DOT says | amNewYork

Manhattan's 72nd Street will gain a two-way protected bike lane, enhancing safety and connectivity for cyclists across the city.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized in the UK last year, the highest in 17 years, with Birmingham being a major hotspot.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#pedestrian-safety
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
#parking-enforcement
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
#cycling-safety
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
6 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

Tinted windows have made intersections more dangerous for cyclists by eliminating eye contact with drivers.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
6 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

Tinted windows have made intersections more dangerous for cyclists by eliminating eye contact with drivers.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Mamdani's DOT Responds to Astoria Bike Lane Backlash... With an Even Longer Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation plans to extend the protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria after a lawsuit halted previous efforts.
#electric-bikes
Bicycling
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
#transportation
fromGothamist
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

East Side, West Side: Mamdani's DOT Will Transform 72nd Street With Protected Bike Lane, Bus Improvements - Streetsblog New York City

New bus and bike improvements for West 72nd Street will proceed despite business owners' concerns, emphasizing safety and multi-modal transportation.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
#reckless-driving
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Drunk Driver Arrested In High-Speed Harlem Crash That Killed Cyclist, Injured Four Others - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others in Harlem, leading to charges of manslaughter and drunk driving.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Drunk Driver Arrested In High-Speed Harlem Crash That Killed Cyclist, Injured Four Others - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others in Harlem, leading to charges of manslaughter and drunk driving.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

City of Cambridge Reports Better Bike Lanes Led to Surge In Bike Traffic - Streetsblog San Francisco

Cambridge's investment in high-comfort bikeways has driven a 250 percent increase in citywide bicycle traffic since 2004, with even greater growth in areas with upgraded infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Backed into a Corner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul promotes auto insurance deregulation backed by Uber and major insurers spending millions on lobbying, while facing increased scrutiny from press corps over corporate influence.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

Friday Video: Five Bike Advocacy Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making - Streetsblog USA

Bike advocates can achieve great things but must learn from their mistakes to improve policy and infrastructure.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why This State Is Fighting To Get Its First 'Active Transportation Plan' - Streetsblog USA

Missouri is the most populous state without a statewide active transportation plan, despite nearly one-third of its residents lacking a driver's license and alarming fatality rates among vulnerable road users.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mamdani's DOT will build separate bike lane entrance on Manhattan-side of Brooklyn Bridge ahead of World Cup | amNewYork

A separate bike entrance will be installed on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge to improve safety and access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: Close the GAP Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza requires urgent redesign to address severe traffic safety issues and improve pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Amsterdam prepares to ban the fatbikes' amid rise in serious accidents

Amsterdam will ban heavy electric "fatbike" use in city parks like Vondelpark due to increased accidents, especially among 12–15-year-olds.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Cycling offences drop by two-thirds in London despite huge rise in bike users

Recorded cycling offences in London fell two-thirds from 2023 to 2025, though the decline reflects reduced police enforcement rather than improved cyclist behavior.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don't Create New Nuisance Ones - Streetsblog California

AB 1942 would require registration and DMV plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes, prompting calls to enforce existing laws instead of new regulations.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Mamdani's Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Police conduct targeted enforcement against e-bikers at a Manhattan intersection where traffic lights serve no functional purpose for vehicles, while Mayor Mamdani fails to end this controversial policy despite campaign promises.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Fact Check: No, Mamdani Is Not Letting Bike Scofflaws 'Off the Hook' - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD will still hold cyclists accountable for traffic violations despite ending criminal summonses for moving violations.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders

New York City will cease criminal enforcement of minor traffic violations for cyclists and e-bike riders, shifting to civil summons instead, effective March 27.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses | amNewYork

New York City will replace criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders with civil summonses for minor traffic violations, effective March 27, 2026.
#cycling-policy
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Mamdani Ends NYPD's Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists, E-Bike Riders

New York City ends criminal summonses for cyclists' minor traffic violations, treating them equally to drivers under Mayor Mamdani's new policy.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC ends criminal summonses for cyclists, e-bike riders in policy shift

New York City will treat cyclist traffic violations as civil summonses instead of criminal charges, eliminating court appearance requirements for minor offenses starting March 27.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Mamdani Ends NYPD's Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists, E-Bike Riders

New York City ends criminal summonses for cyclists' minor traffic violations, treating them equally to drivers under Mayor Mamdani's new policy.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC ends criminal summonses for cyclists, e-bike riders in policy shift

New York City will treat cyclist traffic violations as civil summonses instead of criminal charges, eliminating court appearance requirements for minor offenses starting March 27.
Bicycling
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | Bikes make life freer. These laws could change that.

Bicycles and e-bikes provide unrestricted freedom of movement, but policymakers are implementing restrictive regulations that limit this accessibility.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Mamdani supports 15 mph speed limit for cyclists in Central Park

Mayor Mamdani's administration supports a 15 mph speed limit for cyclists in Central Park, defending his predecessor's controversial order despite a lawsuit from cycling advocates.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All - Streetsblog USA

Recreational cycling enthusiasm builds community support for safer cycling infrastructure more effectively than policy mandates or technical planning debates alone.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Is The Safety Of Roundabouts Just For Rich People? - Streetsblog USA

Roundabouts, which reduce injury crashes by 80 percent, are disproportionately installed in wealthy and white neighborhoods while being absent from poor and Black neighborhoods across North Carolina.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday's Headlines: Table Setting for Tuesday Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's Streets Master Plan has underperformed on bus lanes and bike lanes, with 98% of streets lacking protected bike lanes despite their proven safety benefits.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cyclists in Criminal Court Say Mamdani's Bike Crackdown is a 'Waste of Time' - Streetsblog New York City

Criminal Court Judge John Walsh dismissed most of the roughly three-dozen summonses he heard on Monday, either due to insufficient details or errors in the NYPD-issued tickets or simply as a warning, also known as an "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal." Only a few cyclists were actually forced to pay a fine, albeit for pleading down their original criminal summonses to disorderly conduct, a violation.
New York City
#central-park
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Deliver the Goods Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers risked hazardous conditions during a snowstorm while courts upheld New York City rules enforcing up-front tipping and delivery-worker minimum wage requirements.
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