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#lawsuit

Industrial Business Wins Pause of Safety Project in Blissville - Streetsblog New York City

LeNoble Lumber's lawsuit delays the Blissville Greenway project, asserting environmental review compliance by the city is necessary before bike lane implementation.

Monday's Headlines: Judge is Jury and Executioner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Queens judge temporarily halted a DOT bike lane project, but these lawsuits typically fail as the DOT holds authority to enhance roadway safety.

Industrial Business Wins Pause of Safety Project in Blissville - Streetsblog New York City

LeNoble Lumber's lawsuit delays the Blissville Greenway project, asserting environmental review compliance by the city is necessary before bike lane implementation.

Monday's Headlines: Judge is Jury and Executioner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Queens judge temporarily halted a DOT bike lane project, but these lawsuits typically fail as the DOT holds authority to enhance roadway safety.
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#urban-planning

Cycle of Pain: Ocean Pkwy Still A Mess for Bikers - And No Fix is Planned - Streetsblog New York City

The Ocean Parkway bike lane is poorly maintained, highlighting the city's failure to adequately address infrastructure issues despite funding efforts.

Protected bike lanes are coming to Bedford Avenue * Brooklyn Paper

Protected bike lane installation on Bedford Avenue enhances safety for cyclists and pedestrians while easing vehicle traffic.

Cycle of Pain: Ocean Pkwy Still A Mess for Bikers - And No Fix is Planned - Streetsblog New York City

The Ocean Parkway bike lane is poorly maintained, highlighting the city's failure to adequately address infrastructure issues despite funding efforts.

Protected bike lanes are coming to Bedford Avenue * Brooklyn Paper

Protected bike lane installation on Bedford Avenue enhances safety for cyclists and pedestrians while easing vehicle traffic.
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Planned new bike lane in industrial NYC neighborhood has business owners fuming: 'Just not safe'

Local businesses express serious concerns over a planned bike lane in Long Island City, fearing it will exacerbate safety issues for both drivers and cyclists.
#pedestrian-safety
from Streetsblog
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Wow, The Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Is Really Happening - Streetsblog New York City

A protected bike lane is being introduced on Bedford Avenue, enhancing safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

SFMTA Publishes First Valencia Report - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Street center-running bike lane had no significant impact on bike and pedestrian numbers on the corridor.
The report does not provide data on whether or not the lane has created a safer and more efficient commute.

Wow, The Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Is Really Happening - Streetsblog New York City

A protected bike lane is being introduced on Bedford Avenue, enhancing safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

SFMTA Publishes First Valencia Report - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Street center-running bike lane had no significant impact on bike and pedestrian numbers on the corridor.
The report does not provide data on whether or not the lane has created a safer and more efficient commute.
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Mayor Adams Waters Down Remaining McGuinness Blvd. Redesign - Streetsblog New York City

The bike lane plan for McGuinness Boulevard faces criticism for not sufficiently addressing traffic safety concerns.
Local officials believe community priorities are being overlooked in the bike lane implementation.
#data-analysis

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Lane Will Need Support - Streetsblog San Francisco

Congestion remained unchanged after the installation of a bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Bedford Ave. Protected Bike Lane Would Benefit Residents, Businesses: Data - Streetsblog New York City

Debunks belief that street safety projects don't benefit locals; Bedford Avenue bike lane crucial for Bed-Stuy and Clinton Hill community.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Lane Will Need Support - Streetsblog San Francisco

Congestion remained unchanged after the installation of a bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

Bedford Ave. Protected Bike Lane Would Benefit Residents, Businesses: Data - Streetsblog New York City

Debunks belief that street safety projects don't benefit locals; Bedford Avenue bike lane crucial for Bed-Stuy and Clinton Hill community.
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#cycling

Tuesday's Headlines: First Ave. Bike Lane Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation is proposing a cement-protected bike lane in the First Avenue tunnel in Manhattan, which is highly anticipated by the cycling community.

SF might remove Valencia's controversial center bike lane

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering removing the controversial center bike lane on Valencia Street.
SFMTA may replace it with protected side-running bike lanes or fully pedestrianize the street.

Tuesday's Headlines: First Ave. Bike Lane Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation is proposing a cement-protected bike lane in the First Avenue tunnel in Manhattan, which is highly anticipated by the cycling community.

SF might remove Valencia's controversial center bike lane

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering removing the controversial center bike lane on Valencia Street.
SFMTA may replace it with protected side-running bike lanes or fully pedestrianize the street.
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Bed-Stuy Rallies for Protected Bike Lane on Bedford Avenue

Councilmember Chi Ossé joined a rally for a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue.
Transportation Alternatives organized a rally due to delays in building a protected bike lane, highlighting safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians.
#valencia-street

Valencia St. appears to be doing better than businesses believe

Sales tax revenue along Valencia Street increased by 3.2% during the period when the bike lane was installed.
In contrast, sales tax revenue on Mission Street fell by 0.9% during the same period.

Just how many parking spaces did the Valencia bike lane remove?

Businesses along Valencia Street are frustrated with the center bike lane because it has led to a loss of parking spaces, impacting customer traffic.
There is debate over the exact number of parking spaces that have been lost, with the SFMTA stating that only 19 spaces have been removed and others claiming it is closer to 70.

SFMTA's newest proposal could create 'slaloming' bike lane along Valencia St.

Proposed twist in Valencia Street bike lane controversy with side-running design to accommodate merchants' preferences.

Valencia St. appears to be doing better than businesses believe

Sales tax revenue along Valencia Street increased by 3.2% during the period when the bike lane was installed.
In contrast, sales tax revenue on Mission Street fell by 0.9% during the same period.

Just how many parking spaces did the Valencia bike lane remove?

Businesses along Valencia Street are frustrated with the center bike lane because it has led to a loss of parking spaces, impacting customer traffic.
There is debate over the exact number of parking spaces that have been lost, with the SFMTA stating that only 19 spaces have been removed and others claiming it is closer to 70.

SFMTA's newest proposal could create 'slaloming' bike lane along Valencia St.

Proposed twist in Valencia Street bike lane controversy with side-running design to accommodate merchants' preferences.
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#San Francisco
from Streetsblog
11 months ago

Valencia Merchants Stage Protest in Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

Merchants in San Francisco held a protest against the center-running bike lane on Valencia, calling for its immediate suspension.
The merchants claim that the bike lane has damaged business and caused declines in sales.
from ABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago

SF delays action on controversial bike lane despite many reporting it's 'killing' business

The evaluation report on San Francisco's Valencia Street bike lane has been postponed.
Business owners blame the bike lane for a decline in business and struggle to survive.
The SFMTA director announced that a larger evaluation will be released in early 2024.

Valencia Merchants Stage Protest in Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

Merchants in San Francisco held a protest against the center-running bike lane on Valencia, calling for its immediate suspension.
The merchants claim that the bike lane has damaged business and caused declines in sales.

SF delays action on controversial bike lane despite many reporting it's 'killing' business

The evaluation report on San Francisco's Valencia Street bike lane has been postponed.
Business owners blame the bike lane for a decline in business and struggle to survive.
The SFMTA director announced that a larger evaluation will be released in early 2024.
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Irate protestor shuts down NYC press conference for Berry Street bike-lane completion

Protestors disrupted a press conference in NYC about a new bike lane project, calling for investigations into Mayor Eric Adams.
The man leading the protest, Raul Rivera, is an advocate for taxi and limousine commission (TLC) drivers in NYC.
The Berry Street project converted a street into a car-free zone with a designated bike boulevard.
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