Queensboro Bridge Lane Conversion Proposed Amidst Declining Car Traffic and Rising Cyclist Numbers
Advocates are calling for a motor vehicle lane on the Queensboro Bridge to be converted to a dedicated cycle path, citing a…
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New York City Street Redesign Faces Lawsuit Over Safety Concerns
A legal challenge has been filed against the Department of Transportation's planned road diet for West 72nd Street, with opponents citing potential…
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Canal Street Redesign Prioritizes Less Dangerous Section Amidst Community Concerns
New York City’s Department of Transportation has announced a phased approach to redesigning Canal Street, opting to address the western section first,…
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New York City Debates Red Tape Slowing Crucial Street Safety Projects
Residents and advocates urge Mayor Mamdani's commission to streamline approvals for street redesigns and outdoor dining, citing decades-old regulations that hinder vital…
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Mayor Mamdani Cites ‘Legal Requirements’ Amidst Controversy Over Reverted Bedford Avenue Bike Lane
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has deferred action on reinstating a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, citing unspecified "legal requirements"…
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New York’s Summer Streets Program Stays Put Amidst Calls for Expansion
Activists and some elected officials are pushing for a more expansive and connected car-free program, but the city's Department of Transportation has…
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Red Hook Pool Repairs Continue Amidst Heatwave, Highlighting Urban Resilience Challenges
New York City's Parks Department is working to reopen the Red Hook Pool after a second consecutive summer of delays, with repairs…
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Streetsblog NYC Highlights Summer Events and Urbanism Insights
Streetsblog NYC's "Wednesday's Headlines: Summer Fun Edition" rounds up upcoming urbanism events and offers commentary on city life, though direct London relevance…
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Congestion Pricing Boosts Emergency Response Times in New York, Report Suggests
A new analysis indicates that reduced traffic following congestion pricing implementation has led to quicker ambulance response times in Manhattan, though the…
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Red Hook Swimming Pool Faces Second Year of Delayed Opening Due to Equipment Failure
A crucial public amenity in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the Sol Goldman Recreation Center pool, is set for a delayed opening for the…
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