all stories tagged "Bicycles"


A man rides an electric bicycle down Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. MetroFocus/ Georgia Kral
A Crackdown on Electric Bicycles Coming from Two Directions
Georgia Kral  |  July 20, 2012 4:00 AM | 23 Comments
The bikes are illegal, but are prevalent on city streets. Restaurant visits by the Department of Transportation and a bill to increase fines may cut down on their use.
The 9th Avenue Bike Lane was partially paid for with federal funds awarded through the Transportation Enhancements program. Flickr/ K_Gradinger
Transportation Bill Puts Funding for NYC Cycling and Pedestrian Projects at Risk
Georgia Kral  |  March 8, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
With the transportation bill stalled in Washington, the future of funds for non-motorized transportation is unclear.
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