18 Posts Tagged as: Paul Steely White

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Mr. Blumenauer goes to New York City to ride bikes

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on November 3, 2009 | 6,296 Plays

Rep. Earl Blumenauer dropped by Transportation Alternatives' offices to take a quick excursion around mid-town with Executive Director, Paul Steely White, and Senior Policy Director, Noah Budnick. They checked out a few standard (painted) bike lanes and some of the newer (physically separated) facilities, of which the latter Mr. Blumenauer thought were superior. Along the way he offered much commentary about the state of biking and livable streets in the nation.

Sands Street Gets a Sassy, Center-Median Cycletrack

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on September 24, 2009 | 12,092 Plays

Chalk up more bikeway innovation to the folks at the NYC Department of Transportation. The Sands Street approach to the Manhattan Bridge is now safer and more enjoyable thanks to a first-of-its-kind in NYC: a center-median, two-way, protected bike path.

The Search for the Zozo

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on August 24, 2009 | 6,879 Plays

Thanks to a marked improvement for pedestrians and cyclists in public spaces in NYC, Zozo's - purple, pleasant creatures who once roamed NYC's streets before the presence of the automobile but thought now extinct - are making a comeback. Watch our mockumentary as we go in search of the ever-elusive Zozo! Will we find it?

Commuting with the Commissioner on NYC’s Bike to Work Day

by Elizabeth Press on May 15, 2009 | 2,744 Plays

Today, NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan was one of them, leading a commuter ride from Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to City Hall. Along the way there was a brief stop on the Brooklyn Bridge for a Transportation Alternatives Bike Breakfast and then a press conference at City Hall to meet up with Councilmember David Yassky, co-sponsor of the Bicycle Access Bill (Intro 871) and is anticipating its passage later this year.

NYC CityRacks Design Finalists

by Elizabeth Press on October 1, 2008 | 9,368 Plays

The NYC DOT along with Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Google and Transportation Alternatives have sponsored a CITYRACKS design competition. The designs of the ten finalists were installed at Aster Place and at the museum. The winner will be announced on October 24th.

The Prospect Park Youth Advocates

by Robin Urban Smith on September 24, 2008 | 3,042 Plays

Four young Brooklynites launch an impressive summer-long campaign for a Car-Free Prospect Park.

Tour de Queens 2008

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on June 9, 2008 | 6,027 Plays

Not even the heat and humidity of a 96 degree day could keep nearly 500 people from pedaling the inaugural Tour de Queens. The beautiful course - which hugged much of the northwest perimeter of the borough was put together by the Queens T.A. Committee and featured "lots of smiles per hour."

Lady Liberty Marries Mr. Transit

by Elizabeth Press on March 24, 2008 | 7,724 Plays

Rev. Billy Preaches Bikes & Transit at the NYC Auto Show in a performance with Transportation Alternatives.

From Tragedy to Advocacy: Mary Beth Kelly

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on February 16, 2008 | 7,434 Plays

Mary Beth Kelly's husband, Dr. Carl Henry Nacht, was killed while riding a bike, but it hasn't stopped her from doing something she enjoys nor fighting for safer streets.

Transforming NY City Streets

by Elizabeth Press on January 30, 2008 | 2,265 Plays

Neighborhood activists, professional planners, and experienced advocates gathered this week to share their secrets on how New Yorkers can transform the public realm.