Intersection Intervention: Clearing the Way for Safety with Intro 1138

New York State law currently prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection with a crosswalk. However, New York City has long exempted itself from this critical regulation.  Traditionally, vehicles were lower to the ground with longer hoods, allowing drivers to maintain better visibility even when others parked their cars at the intersection.  But in… Read More Intersection Intervention: Clearing the Way for Safety with Intro 1138

Riding into Controversy: Who Is Really Being Attacked from Ebike Regulations?

Vickie Paladino is supporting new legislation that hurts Queens residents because she claims “migrant gangs” are using ebikes to commit crimes. Although this crime conspiracy theory has no connection to reality, bill 606 is unfortunately very real, and you don’t have to be a racist who hate kids biking who are supporting this poorly written… Read More Riding into Controversy: Who Is Really Being Attacked from Ebike Regulations?

We need to talk about the Amenian Church of the Holy Martyrs

In its normal fashion, BHCA claims that this common safety improvement actually decreases safety…without explaining how. It also claims that DoT is ignoring input from the community, when in fact it had multiple meetings at the Community Board and listened to feedback, which was more in favor of the safety improvements. In fact, it’s BHCA… Read More We need to talk about the Amenian Church of the Holy Martyrs