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The speed limit is 25 MPH across NYC. Related: 10% of people die when hit at 23 MPH. 25% die when hit at 32 MPH.
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Just thought we'd remind everyone of some of the reasons New Yorkers might be out at 5AM.
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For the overnight shift. For all New Yorkers. In 11 days, on 8/1, speed cameras will begin issuing violations 24/7/365. #Drive25 and always yield to pedestrians and cyclists.
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Calling all New Yorkers looking to manage Open Streets this year! Apply by 4/14. There is a streamlined process for returning partners & resources available to all. We're excited to work with communities across NYC to grow the program. More info: nyc.gov/openstreets#ap
People use chalk to draw on a roadway that has been closed to traffic. The colorful drawings are abstract and one says I heart open streets
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Today we announced the first #BikeNYC lanes to be hardened as part of our commitment to fortify half the city's existing delineator-protected bike lanes. Construction is already complete at two locations in Manhattan, with others receiving similar treatment in the coming weeks.
N Y C D O T crews installing jersey barriers along Manhattan bike lane
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Save the date! Car-Free Earth Day will be on 4/22. 🌎Stay tuned for details about programming and locations for #CarFreeNYC. [Video description: Photos of people walking, biking, roller-skating, performing, and participating in activities on car free streets]
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Say hello to NYC’s first wider #BikeNYC lane! To support increased cycling & e-micromobility, we doubled the width of bike lanes on four blocks of 9th Ave in Manhattan as part of a resurfacing project. We’ll monitor use & plan to roll out additional wider lanes this year.
Photo of two people wearing bright colored clothing holding painting tools and painting a lane on the street green. The street is blocked off with barrels and caution tape.
A freshly painted green bike lane on a city street blocked off by barrels and caution tape.
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Today we announced that NYC’s speed cameras will begin operating 24/7 on 8/1/22. The city’s 2,000 automated speed cameras were previously authorized by the state to operate only weekdays, 6AM-10PM but a new state law allows the cameras to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Last night crews began installing #BikeNYC lane hardening on Crescent St in #Queens. Barriers have been installed from Hoyt Ave S to Newtown Ave & from 38th Ave to 39th Ave. Additional barriers & other vertical elements will be installed along Crescent St to Queens Plaza N.
A fork lift lowers a barrier onto the road along a two way protected bike lane.
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The first of three new ferryboats for the #StatenIslandFerry (SSG Michael H. Ollis) was put in the water in Florida today . There is still a lot of work to be done before the #SIFerry arrives in NYC next summer. 📹: An orange Staten Island Ferry is launched into water
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Crews are installing #BikeNYC lane hardening on Clinton St (Delancey St to South St) in #Manhattan. Work continues at this location.
A person in a reflective coat directs a person driving a forklift to drop a barrier along a two way bike lane.
Two cyclists ride on a barrier protected two way bike lane
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Lanes receiving hardening in early 2022: Mn: •40 St, 11-12 Aves •Broadway, Barclay-Morris Sts •11 Ave, 40-39 Sts •Clinton St, Delancey-South Sts Qns: •Crescent St, Queens Plz N to Hoyt Ave N •Vernon Blvd, 46 Ave to 30 Rd •Queens Blvd, 73 St to Yellowstone Blvd
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Commercial cargo bikes have a big role to play in the delivery of
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, especially in last mile, low-weight & low-volume deliveries! It's estimated that two cargo bikes can replace one delivery truck, leading to approx. 16 tons of CO2 savings a year. #ClimateWeekNYC
A cargo bike corral in the road at the curb outside whole foods.
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We are piloting vertical elements on the center line at select entry points on the two-way protected #BikeNYC lane on Schermerhorn St in Brooklyn. NYC DOT will monitor and evaluate this installation.
Two people use drills to install a yellow bump in the middle of a two way bike lane at a corner.
A flex post and plastic bump installed in the middle of a two way bike lane at the entrance of a parking garage.
A person bikes by a flex post installed in the center of a two way bike lane
Two people use drills to install a yellow bump and flex post in the center of a two way bike lane.
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Barriers were temporarily moved from the Willoughby Open Street due to a miscommunication. We will restore the Open Street barriers this evening.
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“NYC’s cyclists deserve to be safe everywhere, especially in protected lanes, but drivers all too often disrespect that critical space. We have an actionable, concrete plan to protect cyclists and we are going to deliver on this work to keep our lanes clear.” -Cmsr Rodriguez
N Y C D O T truck with crane is placing jersey barrier as crew worker is directing the crane operator as to where the jersey barrier is being lowered and placed along bike lane in Manhattan.
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Bikes are not a niche form of transportation! As we celebrate #BikeMonth, we've seen a major uptick in bike traffic in NYC. On 1st Ave in #Manhattan, there were 750 #BikeNYC lane users in one hour vs. 1,100 motor vehicles. Let's make this the summer of cycling.
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Cycling in New York City has reached a new all-time high. Creating infrastructure to make cycling safe means more cyclists on our streets. Today, we announced the new steps we are taking to expand #BikeNYC infrastructure and encourage the safe operation of e-bikes.
Commissioner Rodriguez rides on a bike lane on 34th Avenue. There are people walking on the street as well as tents and planters.
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Street furniture will not promote vaccine disinformation in our city. This poster is coming down today. Our franchisee didn’t sell this ad, and it’s possible that someone pried open the glass casing. We’ll continue to investigate and share more information as soon as we can.
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"We will continue to call on Albany to pass Home Rule on automated enforcement to give the city the power to expand our red light & school zone speed camera programs" -Cmsr Rodriguez Thanks to
@NYDailyNews
Editorial Board for their support of Home Rule.
nydailynews.com
Albany’s hold over NYC streets, cameras, speed limits costing New Yorkers’ lives
What will it take for Albany pols to finally give New York City control over red-light and speed enforcement cameras, and over setting speed limits on its roads?
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It's the Summer of Cycling in NYC. Today we announced we'll begin construction to redesign a 1.9-mile stretch of Manhattan’s 3rd Ave from 59th St to 96th St featuring a new dedicated offset bus lane & a parking-protected #BikeNYC lane that will include wider segments.
An existing photo shows a wide street with parking and driving lane. A proposed photo shows a curbside green bike lane, an offset red bus lane and two driving lanes. 3 Avenue, 59 Street to 96 Street, Safety Improvements. Implementation begins July 2023. Remove one through travel lane to install a northbound protected bicycle lane along the west curb. Install a dedicated bus lane. Install a combination of split phases, offset crossings, and mixing zones to reduce northbound left turn conflicts. Install painted pedestrian islands at key locations
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We want NYC to be the most bike-friendly city, and that includes expanding bike parking. Today we installed a new #BikeNYC corral on 7th Ave between W 42nd-W 41st St that is 39 racks long! Check out our bike parking map for more locations: nyc.gov/bikeparking
Vehicles passing by, people walking, and a series of bike racks sit on a city street separated by planters.
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The Sandy Ground #SIFerry was put in the water in Florida on Friday. There is still a lot of work to be done before this #StatenIslandFerry is ready for passengers but this an exciting splash! 📹: An orange Staten Island Ferry slides off a dock and into the water
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Today Commissioner Rodriguez announced the activation of select Open Streets as Trick or Streets on Halloween night from 4-8PM. On 10/31, for the first time, dozens of Open Streets across NYC will have activities and even more will expand their hours for trick-or-treaters. 🎃
Commissioner Rodriguez speaks behind a lectern that has a sign that says Trick or Streets on it. The o in or is a jack o lantern. Others stand behind him.
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Turning in NYC? #SlowDown. Always look for/yield to pedestrians & cyclists. Offset crossings separate a #bikenyc lane up to an intersection, creating clear sight lines for turning drivers & cyclists, with markings & speed bumps to define & slow drivers turning path. #Biketober
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Lanes receiving hardening in early 2022: Mn: •40 St, 11-12 Aves •Broadway, Barclay-Morris Sts •11 Ave, 40-39 Sts •Clinton St, Delancey-South Sts Qns: •Crescent St, Queens Plz N to Hoyt Ave N •Vernon Blvd, 46 Ave to 30 Rd •Queens Blvd, 73 St to Yellowstone Blvd
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Today we joined
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to advocate for state legislation that would create a five-year pilot program authorizing NYC to use automated enforcement cameras to enforce parking in bus stops, bus lanes, and bike lanes, as well as double parking on bus routes.
Commissioner Rodriguez speaks behind a podium that has a sign on it that says more cameras equal faster buses. Others stand behind and around him.
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The New York City Department of Transportation’s statement on congestion pricing.
A graphic with the following statement: “Our shared vision for congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality in our communities, and raise critical funding for our subways and buses. This approval marks a significant step forward, and we will continue working with our partners at the city, state, and federal level to advance this nation-leading program and deliver a safer, healthier, more equitable city.” - Nick Benson, Chief Communications Officer
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Today we announced a Better Barriers pilot program to test new materials for protected #BikeNYC lanes across the city. The pilot is part of the admin’s ongoing commitment to harden half of the city's existing delineator-protected bike lanes in two years, using sturdier materials.
What's Happening Here? Better Barriers Initiative. A bike barrier material test has been installed at this location. A bike barrier material test has been installed at this location. NYC DOT is evaluating new bike lane separation materials through a series of small scale tests. These materials will be evaluated through Winter 2023 for durability, effectiveness, and winter maintenance logistics. Outcome of tests will inform expansion of NYC DOT’s toolkit and application of select materials throughout the bicycle network. For additional information visit our website: nyc dot gov slash d o t. To sign up for NYC DOT updates, visit: nyc dot gov slash d o t news. To submit feedback about these test materials, scan QR code below or visit: bit dot ly slash Better Barriers. Pictures of different examples of the type of barriers that might be installed.
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New Yorkers can help to curb climate change by 🚶‍♂️, 🚴, & 🚇🚌 & for those who need to drive Electric Vehicles are a good option. PlugNYC is our comprehensive network of publicly accessible Level 2 Chargers & DC fast chargers. More info: nyc.gov/plugnyc
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Work continues on Delancey as new #bikenyc lane markings are installed today. More to come for this safety project: 🚦 New signals, signal time adjustments 🚲 Markings to clearly identify path of safe travel for cyclists over the new bike island 📐 Evaluation of curb slope
Crews in bright yellow and orange jackets install white lane markings to designate a new bike lane at the approach to the Williamsburg Bridge. cyclists are seen biking by the work zone.
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Congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise needed funds for public transportation. Today Commissioner Rodriguez joined
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NEW: New York City is leading the nation by becoming the first city in America with a congestion pricing program — setting the standard in the fight for cleaner air, better transit, and less traffic.   As we so often do here in New York, today, we’re making history.
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Work is ongoing on Broadway (25th to 32nd Sts): Gravel for new pedestrian spaces & neckdowns has been installed Most 2-way bike boulevard treatments are in, including signage This week: The gravel on the shared street Soon: Granite blocks, planters, delineators & street furniture
An overhead shot of Broadway. There is a two way green bike lane. The rest of the roadway is beige. There are tables and chairs set up on one end of the street and barriers at both ends of the street
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This week, crews are installing #BikeNYC lane hardening along 20th St and along 10th Ave in #Brooklyn. Work on this project is ongoing: remaining markings, vertical elements and more will be installed in the coming weeks.
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Today we joined
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to announce a new #BikeNYC parking pilot. Oonee's “Mini,” a prototype six bike enclosed structure, will be tested through an innovative concession agreement at five separate high-profile locations over the coming months in Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens.
Government and other officials stand alongside bicycle storage pod on N Y C street.
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We've seen a surge in cycling since the beginning of March, with warmer temperatures and after recommendations from
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Plan to have some extra travel time in your commute. If the train that pulls up is too packed, move to a different car or wait to take the next one. Bike or walk to work if you can.
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fun fact: the first time a president was arrested was when ulysses s grant was busted speeding in a horse-drawn carriage. don’t speed, folks
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Today we announced our first-in-the-nation automated enforcement program targeting overweight trucks on the BQE. It will help reduce wear and tear and preserve the lifespan of the BQE. The program will begin for Queens-bound traffic with a 90-day warning period starting 8/10.
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New data shows cycling ridership on the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane up nearly 90% in October 2021 from October 2020. This new protected two-way bike lane opened in September 2021. More on East River Bridge bicycle counts at: on.nyc.gov/2SVx9kQ.
Several cyclists ride on the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane. The first rider shown is a woman wearing a DOT polo shirt and helmet and riding a Citi Bike. A vehicle drives on the lane beside a concrete barrier and fence.
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Statement from Cmsr Gutman: “This weekend saw two high-speed, fatal crashes on our streets – both of which occurred within school zones, near speed cameras we aren’t legally allowed to operate. Once again, we urge the state legislature to allow our cameras to operate 24/7... 1/2
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Today we began testing new red asphalt on Pelham Parkway and Seymour Ave in #theBronx. We are evaluating this material to see if it is more durable than traditional asphalt and to see whether it reduces the frequency with which we have to repaint the road.
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It’s easy to keep #BikeNYC safe! Do the New York Twist: before exiting a vehicle, twist your opposite arm to open the door, then turn your head behind you to watch for oncoming bikers. You twist one way to put on your seat belt, now twist another to save lives. #VisionZero
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