Alternative transportation
fromCity Limits
15 hours agoOpinion: How Last-Mile Delivery Can Reduce NYC's Congestion
Accelerating the transition to sustainable urban logistics can reduce transportation emissions and congestion in New York City.
#pedicabs
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California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day agoIn 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.
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fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
3 days agoNew Legislation Supports Federal E-Bike Definitions, Bosch Allows 3rd Party Flow App Integration, CA Frame Part Supplier Closes | TWR Ep 77
A bipartisan bill aims to standardize e-bike definitions and regulations at the federal level, while Bosch enhances its eBike Flow app for third-party integration.
Public health
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day agoNeed To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Congestion Pricing Pollution Uptick - Streetsblog New York City
Gov. Hochul has delayed a decision on widening the Cross Bronx Expressway due to concerns over increased pollution in the Bronx.
#autonomous-vehicles
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fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days agoWith Waymo Testing Halted, We Have A Rare Chance To Get Ahead of the 'Driverless Revolution' - Streetsblog New York City
Waymo's testing permit in New York City expired, raising questions about the future of autonomous vehicles in urban environments.
#curb-management
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days agoMamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork
A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork
Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
16 hours agoMAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork
Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
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fromSustainable Bus
18 hours agoBogota launches rollout of 711 electric buses with first 68 units bodied by Marcopolo Superpolo - Sustainable Bus
Bogotá has launched 68 electric buses as part of a 711-unit rollout for its public transport system, aiming for modernization and zero-emission technology.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days agoWhere are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper
"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 days agoCiti 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.
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Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months agoOpinion: 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.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
3 weeks agoAffordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles
Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months agoGreenway or highway? The battle over bikes and e-bikes in Central Park rages on amNewYork
Sam Schwartz Engineering in 2024 completed a 77-page report for the Central Park Conservancy, which found that 42 million people use the park annually, with pedestrians comprising more than half, including many who sometimes feel unsafe crossing roads. Esteban Doyle, of the Department of Transportation, said the study was done to improve safety and comfort in the park, better allocate space for users, create better separation and improve crossings.
New York City
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