Carlina Rivera, a Manhattan Council Member, will resign to take the helm of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing as she is term-limited. Her tenure is highlighted by a vital 2018 legislation requiring construction companies to create protective detours for bike lanes, significantly enhancing cyclist safety. This achievement is praised amidst ongoing discussions about road safety, in light of increasing confusion from new micro mobility devices. The article also touches on the discourse surrounding the Bedford Avenue bike lane and success stories regarding congestion pricing initiatives.
Council Member Carlina Rivera of Manhattan will resign to take over the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, a non-profit, after being term-limited.
Carlina Rivera's 2018 bill mandates construction companies to create safe, protected, temporary detours when their work disrupts existing protected bike lanes, preventing injuries.
There is confusion on the roads due to new micro mobility devices, emphasizing the need for safe road conditions instead of focusing solely on transportation modes.
The Forward covered the conflict regarding the Bedford Avenue bike lane, while also highlighting the success of congestion pricing in reducing congestion.
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