From Times Square Closure Many predicted midtown gridlock, business failure, and widespread confusion. Surprisingly after one week, the closure of Broadway has not brought on the Apocalypse. In fact, traffic may actually be moving better. I spent the majority of last week in the field monitoring traffic in and around Times Square. DOT staff were [...]
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Unfortunately we’re not off to the best start for this year’s bike month. Rain has cancelled many events the first week, but it looks like better weather is around the corner. Check out the Bike Month Calendar of Events to participate in the activities. This year the DOT bike program is organizing bike commute rides with [...]
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A few weeks ago I finished editing and formatting the 2009 NYC Cycling Map and the final product can now be found in bike shops all over the city. You’ll also be seeing the map in the new bike parking shelters and as a poster that may be available at the NYC CityStore. If you happen [...]
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Last night there were three Community Board meetings for DOT projects. In Harlem, Bicycle Program Director Hayes Lord presented the proposal for Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. In Midtown, the pedestrian group described the redesign of Broadway. And in Greenwich Village, DOT bike program staffer Wallace Murray and Alt. Modes director Josh Benson introduced new lanes for [...]
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