gifts of liveable streets, no wrapping required
Year-end is the time to make charitable contributions to the organizations that work hard all year long on behalf of meaningful causes. For people…
Advocacy
nyc cycling doubles on commissioner’s watch
The green line in the New York City Department of Transportation’s NYC Commuter Cycling Indicator (above) almost needs no caption. That’s because, more than…
commentary: a cyclist as victim and aggressor
I had two jarring experiences this week that reminded me of the complex calculus of sharing the road, and of the importance – for…
a grieving family seeks answers from nypd
About 100 people gathered on Wednesday morning for a rally for traffic justice at One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan, where Transportation Alternatives delivered…
autumn on two wheels: upcoming nyc events
After its enfant terrible moment of early snow, autumn returned to its best behavior last week, offering some of the most sublime days of…
why it matters that more kids bowl than bike
I recently read that twice as many young adults, ages 18 – 24, bowl as ride bicycles, according to the 2011 Statistical Abstract published…
girls’ triathlon team tries — and succeeds
Innovative Program Encourages Empowerment “There’s nothing you can’t do on a road bike.” That’s how Abby Roden, 14 (photo below), a participant in an…
seatpost 7.28.11: nyc bicycling this week
Third Annual Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride on Saturday You’ll have earned your visit to Rockaway Taco after enjoying a 40-mile ride along Brooklyn’s entire…
