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fromTime Out New York
1 hour ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
10 hours ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
#cycling
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
#cycling-safety
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days 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.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
5 days ago

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn't believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

Brad Treliving was fired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs amid speculation of a potential rebuild for the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
5 days ago

MLSE CEO Keith Pelley doesn't believe rebuild is necessary in Toronto

Brad Treliving was fired as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs amid speculation of a potential rebuild for the team.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

"Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All.
California
Environment
from99% Invisible
3 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
fromPhilosophynow
5 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

Viral Newport Beach Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest, Highlights Limits of Painted Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

A violent road rage incident against cyclists in Newport Beach led to an arrest and raised concerns about driver behavior and bike infrastructure.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Non-profit organizations
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'Game-Changer': Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program - Streetsblog New York City

The new funding model for open streets provides upfront financial support to volunteer organizations, improving efficiency and community engagement.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
14 hours ago

Ontario municipalities say they're at critical' point, call on province to fill $4B funding gap | CBC News

Municipalities in Ontario face a $4 billion funding shortfall for provincial responsibilities, impacting infrastructure projects and social services.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

Photos: The 2026 Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race Down Vermont Street

The Bring Your Own Big Wheel race has been a San Francisco Easter tradition for 26 years, moving to Vermont Street due to neighborhood objections.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
3 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Volunteers refurbish used bikes to support the Boys & Girls Clubs

Volunteers refurbish donated bikes for resale, funding programs for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
fromFast Company
6 days 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
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

Group organizes bike rideout in Hayward to combat negativity and violence in cycling community

A community bike ride in Hayward aims to promote safety and positivity in the cycling community.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
#e-bikes
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 hours ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago
Brooklyn

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

This Brooklyn Roundabout Will Gain Protected Bike Lanes

Construction of a two-way protected bike path along Ocean Avenue will enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians near Prospect Park.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

This Brooklyn Roundabout Will Gain Protected Bike Lanes

Construction of a two-way protected bike path along Ocean Avenue will enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians near Prospect Park.
#toronto-transit-commission
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

TTC has higher costs and less riders than in 2019. Winning them back won't fix financial woes, staff warn | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission faces declining ridership, increased costs, and reduced revenue, leading to a projected budget shortfall of half a billion dollars by 2027.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

TTC has higher costs and less riders than in 2019. Winning them back won't fix financial woes, staff warn | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission faces declining ridership, increased costs, and reduced revenue, leading to a projected budget shortfall of half a billion dollars by 2027.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
#bicycle-infrastructure
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Boston

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

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

New York's Forgotten 2,000-Mile Bike Network-And What It Can Teach Us Today - Streetsblog Empire State

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Boston

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

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

New York's Forgotten 2,000-Mile Bike Network-And What It Can Teach Us Today - Streetsblog Empire State

#transportation
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Bike Share Toronto adding more e-bikes as demand goes up | CBC News

Bike Share Toronto had a 40-per-cent increase in individual riders in 2025 compared to 2024, according to its annual operating plan, which was presented to the Toronto Parking Authority board of directors on Wednesday. The program also saw a 10-per-cent increase in total rides taken, with a total of 7.8 million trips last year.
Toronto startup
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Prospect Park is getting major bike lane upgrades

A $15.5 million project will enhance Prospect Park's east side with protected bike lanes, a pedestrian plaza, and a redesigned park entrance.
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Minister mum on mandatory review of Greenbelt, which is a year overdue | CBC News

The Greenbelt, an over 800,000-hectare ecologically sensitive zone around the Greater Golden Horseshoe, was created in 2005. It provides environmental protection and specifies where development should not occur.
Canada news
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to keep people moving around city during FIFA World Cup | CBC News

Sharon Bollenbach, executive director for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat, emphasizes the city's commitment to ensuring a positive experience for visitors, residents, and businesses during the event.
Canada news
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
2 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
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.
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
3 weeks ago

Claire Valdez: In Congress, I Will Fight For Transit and Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

For more than half a century, federal transportation policy has been written by and for auto industry CEOs. Working-class New Yorkers got the bill: poisoned air, gutted neighborhoods, and a mass transit system starved of funding. The highway system was a political choice that channeled public dollars toward private gain.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Another Outlet Heard From Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Two decades ago, the state created a fund with tens of millions of dollars that was supposed to be in a lockbox to crack down on insurance fraud - but instead was funneled simply to law enforcement agencies' general operating funds. As a result only a tiny portion was spent actually fighting fraud.
NYC politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Monday Headlines: Surprising Overlap Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul abandoned robotaxi expansion plans to secure labor union support for her car insurance reform proposal, prioritizing political alignment over autonomous vehicle deployment.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cyclists face new traffic lights in Regent's Park

Three signal-controlled pedestrian crossings will be installed on Regent's Park Outer Circle to improve pedestrian safety, with fines for cyclists running red lights.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: A Gateway to Nothing Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Judge Jeannette Vargas of Federal District Court in Manhattan had ordered the Trump administration to end a four-month suspension of funding, but as the Daily News, The New York Times, Gothamist and amNY reported yesterday, Vargas stayed her own ruling until Thursday to give the piqued president a chance to appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
New York Knicks
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Stop Asking If People Want to Ride Bikes - Streetsblog USA

Utopian car-focused narratives created widespread car dependency; planners must design inclusive, safe infrastructure to enable practical mobility for everyone rather than just reflect current preferences.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand-new major cycleway in southeast London is set to be complete by 2027

The new 2.5km-long cycleway extension will link the southeast London areas of Greenwich and Woolwich with one continuous, segregated route, meaning no more swerving through traffic or being forced to ride dangerously close to cars. When complete, it'll mean that cyclists will be able to pedal all the way from Woolwich to Tower Bridge. It's also expected to cut cycling journey times - it currently takes just under half an hour to bike between Greenwich Station and Woolwich Station.
Environment
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.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: E-Bikes Are An Economic Boost That Cities Must Seize - Streetsblog New York City

Micromobility expands customer catchment areas, improving retail access, profitability, and food access by extending travel distances beyond walking, especially in transit-poor neighborhoods.
Bicycling
fromianVisits
2 months ago

TfL launches hunt for women who inspired Londoners to start cycling

TfL and Santander Cycles invite nominations to celebrate women who inspire cycling, with winners' names displayed on Santander bikes across London in March.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Back on Top Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani supports Commissioner Sam Levine's crackdown on delivery apps for alleged worker mistreatment and roadway safety concerns.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

What the Loss of a Dirt Jump Park Says About Mountain Biking's Future

Municipal redevelopment will replace Gleneagles' public dirt jumps with pickleball courts and a skate plaza, reducing accessible grassroots mountain biking spaces.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

West Siders: Better Bike Lanes, Not Bans, Will Make Central Park Safer - Streetsblog New York City

There are over 60 miles of pedestrian-only paths in Central Park but just six where bikes, e-bikes, scooters, pedicabs and horse carriages have to share space: the Central Park Drive, which was the topic of an hours-long discussion at an Upper West Side community board meeting. The park's perimeter has just one bike lane - a northbound-only lane up Central Park West. As a result, cyclists and advocates noted, people biking for reasons other than recreation have not other safe option for many of their trips.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: New York's Strongest Edition - Streetsblog New York City

DSNY kept 90% of 8,169 snow-or-ice sidewalk complaints 'in progress' despite a 24-hour resolution rule, closing only 10% with most marked 'no condition'.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto cyclists set to defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court | CBC News

A group of Toronto cyclists are in Ontario's highest court on Wednesday to defend their successful challenge of the province's plan to rip up three stretches of the city's bike lanes. The cyclists, including a bike courier and a university student, have so far successfully argued the unproven plan to improve traffic by taking out protected bike lanes is an unconstitutional risk to their safety. The Court of Appeal for Ontario will hear the provincial government's appeal of the case on Wednesday.
Canada news
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