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Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

A sleek, wearable airbag for cyclists is nearly here

A new airbag system integrated into a skinsuit for cyclists aims to enhance rider safety during high-speed races.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
#parking-enforcement
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
#e-bikes
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Mamdani is letting reckless e-bike riders off the hook - but astonishing data shows the fatal cost of bike lane chaos

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Mamdani is letting reckless e-bike riders off the hook - but astonishing data shows the fatal cost of bike lane chaos

E-bike-related fatalities and injuries in NYC have surged, raising concerns over safety as enforcement policies are relaxed.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Friday Video: Here's Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid - Streetsblog New York City

Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
#cycling-safety
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

Tinted windows have made intersections more dangerous for cyclists by eliminating eye contact with drivers.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
3 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

Tinted windows have made intersections more dangerous for cyclists by eliminating eye contact with drivers.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Misconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crash

Eleven Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a crash inquiry that killed two schoolgirls in Wimbledon.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week 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.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
NYC politics
fromDocumented
6 days ago

Here Are Several Lesser-Known NYC Laws - Documented

President Trump is reshaping immigration policy, causing concern among migrant communities about safety and legal repercussions in the U.S.
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How to Gather Evidence After a Bicycle Accident for a Strong Case - Social Media Explorer

Gathering evidence after an accident is crucial for legal claims and insurance settlements, influencing liability and recovery outcomes.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
3 days ago

Guide to Resetting Electric Bike Controller

Resetting an e-bike controller can resolve various operational issues and restore factory settings.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
3 days ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
New York City
fromCurbed
6 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Police stop attempted Bay Bridge takeover by 85 unruly cyclists, seizing their bikes

Police and California Highway Patrol officers stopped a planned takeover of the Bay Bridge by dozens of cyclists Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
San Francisco
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks 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
3 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.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

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

Cambridge's investment in high-comfort bikeways has driven a 250 percent increase in citywide bicycle traffic since 2004, with even greater growth in areas with upgraded infrastructure.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: Close the GAP Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza requires urgent redesign to address severe traffic safety issues and improve pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
#traffic-safety
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Appeals court greenlights bike death suit against city | amNewYork

A court approved a 10-year lawsuit by a cyclist's husband against the city for improper traffic light timing that caused his wife's fatal collision at a West Side Highway intersection.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Appeals court greenlights bike death suit against city | amNewYork

A court approved a 10-year lawsuit by a cyclist's husband against the city for improper traffic light timing that caused his wife's fatal collision at a West Side Highway intersection.
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.
#traffic-enforcement
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders

New York City will cease criminal enforcement of minor traffic violations for cyclists and e-bike riders, shifting to civil summons instead, effective March 27.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders

New York City will cease criminal enforcement of minor traffic violations for cyclists and e-bike riders, shifting to civil summons instead, effective March 27.
fromStreetsblog
3 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
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Drunk Driver Arrested In High-Speed Harlem Crash That Killed Cyclist, Injured Four Others - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others in Harlem, leading to charges of manslaughter and drunk driving.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Fact Check: No, Mamdani Is Not Letting Bike Scofflaws 'Off the Hook' - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD will still hold cyclists accountable for traffic violations despite ending criminal summonses for moving violations.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Mamdani's Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Police conduct targeted enforcement against e-bikers at a Manhattan intersection where traffic lights serve no functional purpose for vehicles, while Mayor Mamdani fails to end this controversial policy despite campaign promises.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lime wants its ebikes to take over the streets but do they pass our safety test?

Many Lime e-bikes in Sydney lack helmets and show damage, creating safety risks and footpath obstructions for pedestrians and mobility device users.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Cycling offences drop by two-thirds in London despite huge rise in bike users

Recorded cycling offences in London fell two-thirds from 2023 to 2025, though the decline reflects reduced police enforcement rather than improved cyclist behavior.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Amsterdam prepares to ban the fatbikes' amid rise in serious accidents

Amsterdam will ban heavy electric "fatbike" use in city parks like Vondelpark due to increased accidents, especially among 12–15-year-olds.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses | amNewYork

New York City will replace criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders with civil summonses for minor traffic violations, effective March 27, 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Take them away, crush them': Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency

[Illegal ebikes] are a total menace on the road, the health minister, Mark Butler, said on Friday. Kids have done stupid things on bikes ever since the penny-farthing [but] the injuries that are coming into our hospital emergency departments are absolutely devastating. We've got to make sure we stop these things coming into the country [and] police are given the powers to crack down, to take them away, to crush them, to destroy them.
World news
#e-bike-regulation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

After Jersey tightens e-bike regs, groups renew New York City push | amNewYork

New Jersey's e-bike registration and licensing law sparks debate in New York City, with supporters citing safety and accountability benefits while critics worry about burdensome costs and compliance impacts on delivery workers.
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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

After Jersey tightens e-bike regs, groups renew New York City push | amNewYork

New Jersey's e-bike registration and licensing law sparks debate in New York City, with supporters citing safety and accountability benefits while critics worry about burdensome costs and compliance impacts on delivery workers.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Give cyclists priority at lights, says Lime boss

"Cyclists shouldn't be left on red," Stevenson wrote in an article for news website MyLondon. The traffic light system that prioritises buses contains sensors, so they know when buses are approaching. They can stay green for longer when a bus is approaching, or switch from red to green more quickly if a bus is waiting. "These lights should also allow cyclists to pass through without waiting," Stevenson said.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Judge who called cyclists a 'nightmare' clears cyclist after collision with woman as she stepped off a bus

A cyclist who knocked a woman unconscious after colliding with her as she stepped off a bus has been cleared of all responsibility for the accident or having caused her serious injuries. Judge James O'Donohoe, who last week branded cyclists in Dublin as "a nightmare," decided today that Dublin Bus, whose driver allowed the woman alight at an undesignated stop, was fully liable for the accident that happened in 2021.
Miscellaneous
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don't Create New Nuisance Ones - Streetsblog California

AB 1942 would require registration and DMV plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes, prompting calls to enforce existing laws instead of new regulations.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

LinkNYC launches 'Rules of the Road' campaign to teach cyclists traffic laws * Brooklyn Paper

Fueled by the expansion of protected bike lanes and bike-sharing systems like Citi Bike, cycling is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transportation for many New Yorkers. According to data from the NYC Department of Transportation , the number of daily cycling trips rose 64% between 2013 and 2023. A survey from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found that more than 762,000 New Yorkers ride a bike regularly.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This London park has introduced traffic lights and 50 fines for cyclists

New traffic-light pedestrian crossings and legal requirements for cyclists to stop at red lights are being introduced around Regent's Park to improve pedestrian safety.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A full list of all the regulations and rules that pedicabs in London will be forced to follow

TfL will introduce pedicab licensing, DBS and medical checks, vehicle safety inspections, operator premises rules and maximum fares under the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bicyclist dies from injuries suffered in December Oakland collision with car

A bicyclist hit by a turning Toyota Prius in Oakland's Chinatown on Dec. 27 died Jan. 11; investigation continues and authorities seek witnesses and video.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Arrest after e-biker dies in horse and cart crash

A 46-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with a horse and cart in Chingford; a 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wanton and furious driving.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Lawmaker Pushes FDNY To Get On Board With Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

A Brooklyn council member demands the Fire Department accelerate reviews of protected bike lane projects to support the mayor's street safety agenda and prevent opposition from undermining cycling infrastructure.
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.
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
2 months ago

Cyclists in Criminal Court Say Mamdani's Bike Crackdown is a 'Waste of Time' - Streetsblog New York City

Criminal Court Judge John Walsh dismissed most of the roughly three-dozen summonses he heard on Monday, either due to insufficient details or errors in the NYPD-issued tickets or simply as a warning, also known as an "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal." Only a few cyclists were actually forced to pay a fine, albeit for pleading down their original criminal summonses to disorderly conduct, a violation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Cyclists sue city to stop Central Park bike speed limit | amNewYork

The city is perverting the intent of Sammy's Law, a law named after 12 yr old Sammy Cohen Eckstein who was tragically killed by a driver just outside of Prospect Park, wrote the New York Cycle Club's lawyer Peter Beadle in the complaint. Sammy's Law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2024, authorized the city Department of Transportation to reduce speed limits to 20 mph across the city or to 15 mph in certain areas like school zones.
New York City
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