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QNS
9 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Northeast Queens officials continue push for e-scooter ban, criticize DOT for tuning out concerns - QNS

Elected officials in Northeast Queens want the e-scooter program paused due to safety, accessibility, and nuisance concerns raised by residents. [ more ]
#airline-rewards
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

The feds are investigating if airlines are being stingy with your rewards

The DOT is investigating major airlines to ensure fairness and transparency in their rewards programs. [ more ]
moreairline-rewards
#bike-lanes
Streetsblog
1 week ago
Bicycling

Friday Video: A 'Concrete' Plan for Better Bike Lanes from DOT - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation is making progress in expanding concrete bike lanes for better safety. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

DOT to Tweak Brooklyn Bridge Bike Path Exit on Manhattan Side - Streetsblog New York City

Redesigning Brooklyn Bridge's exit ramp enhances safety for both pedestrians and cyclists by creating separate lanes. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 week ago
Bicycling

Friday Video: A 'Concrete' Plan for Better Bike Lanes from DOT - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation is making progress in expanding concrete bike lanes for better safety. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

DOT to Tweak Brooklyn Bridge Bike Path Exit on Manhattan Side - Streetsblog New York City

Redesigning Brooklyn Bridge's exit ramp enhances safety for both pedestrians and cyclists by creating separate lanes. [ more ]
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#new-york-city
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Education

In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess

The Open Streets for Schools initiative allows legal street closures for children's play in New York, enhancing school environments and safety. [ more ]
Time Out New York
4 months ago
Bicycling

See renderings of the secure bike storage facilities that may be installed around NYC

New initiative to launch 500 secure bike parking locations by next year to combat rampant bike thefts in NYC. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
Bicycling

New York City to Install 500 Secure Bike Parking Hubs In The Next Five Years: Sources - Streetsblog New York City

Secure bike parking facilities are being introduced on NYC streets, marking a significant step towards a more bike-friendly city. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
New York City

'Torturous' DOT rules - including hideous new 'plazas' - spell doom for outdoor dining in NYC

New regulations from the Department of Transportation spell doom for outdoor dining sheds in New York City.
Some well-built structures may also be collateral damage of the new regulations. [ more ]
Time Out New York
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Enjoy free live music shows around these NYC plazas all month long

Experience the vibrant music and performances at Make Music New York Day on Friday, June 21 across various boroughs in the city. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Education

In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess

The Open Streets for Schools initiative allows legal street closures for children's play in New York, enhancing school environments and safety. [ more ]
Time Out New York
4 months ago
Bicycling

See renderings of the secure bike storage facilities that may be installed around NYC

New initiative to launch 500 secure bike parking locations by next year to combat rampant bike thefts in NYC. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
Bicycling

New York City to Install 500 Secure Bike Parking Hubs In The Next Five Years: Sources - Streetsblog New York City

Secure bike parking facilities are being introduced on NYC streets, marking a significant step towards a more bike-friendly city. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
New York City

'Torturous' DOT rules - including hideous new 'plazas' - spell doom for outdoor dining in NYC

New regulations from the Department of Transportation spell doom for outdoor dining sheds in New York City.
Some well-built structures may also be collateral damage of the new regulations. [ more ]
Time Out New York
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Enjoy free live music shows around these NYC plazas all month long

Experience the vibrant music and performances at Make Music New York Day on Friday, June 21 across various boroughs in the city. [ more ]
morenew-york-city
#brooklyn
News 12 - Default
3 weeks ago
Cars

New fast-charging electric car stations being deployed in Brooklyn, the Bronx

New fast-charging electric vehicle stations are being established in Brooklyn and the Bronx to support increasing demand from cab drivers. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Man Fatally Struck by DOT Truck in Bay Ridge

Pedestrian fatally struck by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Pedestrian, 86, horrifically decapitated after being hit by city truck in Brooklyn

An elderly pedestrian was fatally struck by a city Department of Transportation vehicle in Brooklyn. [ more ]
News 12 - Default
3 weeks ago
Cars

New fast-charging electric car stations being deployed in Brooklyn, the Bronx

New fast-charging electric vehicle stations are being established in Brooklyn and the Bronx to support increasing demand from cab drivers. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Man Fatally Struck by DOT Truck in Bay Ridge

Pedestrian fatally struck by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Pedestrian, 86, horrifically decapitated after being hit by city truck in Brooklyn

An elderly pedestrian was fatally struck by a city Department of Transportation vehicle in Brooklyn. [ more ]
morebrooklyn
Secret NYC
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

This Was The Most Common Airline Complaint Of Last Year

Record-high complaints about air travel were reported in 2023, highlighting increasing passenger dissatisfaction and the need for system updates. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

DOT proposes ban on airline fees for seating families together

Proposed ban on airlines' 'junk fees' for seating families together to reduce costs, potentially saving hundreds per round-trip flight. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

They Drive for a Living and Say New York Traffic Is the Worst Ever'

The increasing number of ride-share vehicles like Ubers and Lyfts is a significant contributor to the congestion on New York City streets. [ more ]
#brooklyn-queens-expressway
Brooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn BQE To Close For Repairs This Weekend: DOT

The Queens-bound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be fully closed for construction work from Saturday to Monday. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for third and final round of repairs June 1-3 * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is undergoing short-term repairs with a planned weekend closure for the final phase of interim repair work. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Avoid the BQE in Brooklyn this weekend, DOT warns

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Queens-bound lanes closed for construction April 13-15. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn BQE To Close For Repairs This Weekend: DOT

The Queens-bound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be fully closed for construction work from Saturday to Monday. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for third and final round of repairs June 1-3 * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is undergoing short-term repairs with a planned weekend closure for the final phase of interim repair work. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Avoid the BQE in Brooklyn this weekend, DOT warns

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Queens-bound lanes closed for construction April 13-15. [ more ]
morebrooklyn-queens-expressway
Nextgov.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Transportation Department seeks AI solutions for transit infrastructure

Department of Transportation seeks AI solutions to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
Bicycling

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. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
6 months ago
Brooklyn

DOT to finish Underhill Avenue's bike boulevard after six-month standstill * Brooklyn Paper

DOT is moving forward with the safety redesign of Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, including permanent bike lanes and traffic-slowing measures.
Community strongly supports the Underhill Avenue project, indicated by surveys and door-to-door engagement. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
7 months ago
Brooklyn

New mid-block crossings on Atlantic Avenue aim to slow cars, increase pedestrian safety on 'Boulevard of Death' * Brooklyn Paper

Three new mid-block pedestrian crossings have been installed on Atlantic Avenue to improve safety for pedestrians.
The mid-block crossings were implemented after a study conducted by the Department of Transportation showed the need for them. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

L.A. Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez Introduces Motion To Stop Dodger Stadium Gondola Project

The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a motion to suspend the advancement of the LA ART gondola project until a thorough assessment of Dodger Stadium traffic and accessibility is completed.
The project, backed by former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, received unanimous approval in 2019 but has faced opposition from residents and the California Endowment. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 months ago
Brooklyn

DOT to begin reducing speed limits near schools, safe streets, open streets

The Department of Transportation plans to impose 20 mph speed limits on specific Brooklyn streets in honor of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, complying with Sammy's Law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Amid Oppressive Heat, Broiling Airplane Cabins Add to Travelers' Woes

Airplane cabins can become excessively hot, leading to discomfort and health risks for passengers and crew members. [ more ]
Dailycaller
2 months ago
Remote teams

EXCLUSIVE: Government Watchdog Auditing Biden Cabinet Agency After Allegations Of Remote Work Abuse

The Department of Transportation's inspector general has agreed to audit the agency's remote work policies after allegations of abuse. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

City plans to revitalize Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue with new bus lane * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Paper's email newsletter offers local insights and updates.
City plans to build a bus lane on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn to improve commute times.
Proposed bus lane aims to speed up service for 69,000 daily bus riders on congested Flatbush Avenue.
DOT is considering different types of lanes for the bus lane project. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
Bicycling

Washington Bridge Bike Lane Finally Open for Riders After Recent Tragedy - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists on Washington Bridge now benefit from a safe two-way protected bike lane, enhancing their safety and accessibility. [ more ]
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