Sentences with phrase «on city bikes»

The bike has to be equipped with a rear rack, which is not as common in North America as it is in Europe, and really should be standard on every city bike.

Not exact matches

On top of construction, the city frequently closes the major highways for construction, marathons, bike races, Boy Scout picnics — you name it (I made up the last one).

Now, nascent bicycle makers are hoping to capitalize on continued growth and enthusiasm for biking in Detroit — as well as demand for products that are not only American - made, but homegrown in the Motor City itself.

To cover the cost of equipment and Alta's services, the company helped New York City land a $ 41 million sponsorship from Citibank, whose logo will appear on bikes and stations.

LimeBike and Ofo will begin operating dockless bike sharing networks in San Diego on Thursday.The moves come after City Attorney Mara Elliott gave the legal OK.Environmentalists say dockless bike sharing could sharply increase use of bikes for commuting.

That comparison, the SFMTA told TechCrunch in January, will entail opting for the place the city should promote stationless bike - share, the impact stationless bike - share has on the general public correct - of - approach, «including maintaining accessible pedestrian paths of shuttle, as well as the enforcement / renovation burden on metropolis staff.»

An inquest heard how Pawel Luba was driving up to double the 30mph speed limit along the city's Gregory Boulevard on 19th February 2017 when his bike collided with a car which was pulling into the road.

The average persons» opinions are, as far as I can tell, generally positive on New York City's new rent a bike program, except for those living in neighborhoods where the racks have been badly placed and those who dislike anything that makes New York look more like Europe.

If you're up for it AND you have access to bicycles, one of the most fun off - the - beaten - path things I did was to take a bike ride up the canal (it's in the northeast corner of the city, starting in the 10th arrondissement), turning around at Parc de la Villette and going back down until we somehow ended up on Rue des Rosiers in the Marais.

Oh and if you're feeling up to braving the streets of Paris on a bicycle, try out the «Vélib», the public bike - rental system with stations all over the city.

Cycling Everyone, and I mean everyone, cycles in Copenhagen which might seem a little overwhelming at first but you can't go wrong on a bike in this city.

It's the coldest December on record here in the City by the Bay, and while I'm learning to enjoy outdoor hiking with a zillion layers, and learning to ride by bike with mittens, really the best thing about wintertime is the warming cozy stews that are perfect for this weather.

«I'm going to ride around the city on a bike, to set an example,» he has announced.

Luckily, with the city's investment in bike lanes and mapped - out routes, I feel that I can easily take my kids on a ride.

But after more than two years of meetings and tens of thousands of dollars spent in consulting fees and administrative costs, the district finally put together its Rangers in the Parks program: four unarmed souls on bikes to patrol the gang - and drug - infested Garfield Park on the city «s West Side.

Golden's driving record, and his record on traffic issues in New York City writ large, are under scrutiny after his run - in as a passenger with a well - known bike advocate in Brooklyn.

Amid NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's crackdown on electric bicycles, the city Department of Transportation clarified that pedal - assist bikes that top out at 20 mph will be legal, but people on e-bikes with a throttle that require no pedaling will continue to get tickets.

He's committed to making Central Park, once and for all, completely car - free, to advocating for protected bike lanes on Manhattan's Riverside Drive, and to leading an effort to improve conditions on the city's greenways, including the Cherry Walk section of the Hudson River Greenway, which is badly in need of safety improvements.

New York Daily News article on the NYPD cracking down on a growing trend of illegal ATVs and dirt bikes in city streets, quoting BP Adams.

He also hopes to solve the police - parking and bike - lane - blocking problem on Schermerhorn Street, and will continue his efforts to achieve equity in the handling of the city's waste and reform of the carting industry.

In speeches upstate and in the New York City suburbs, Cuomo focused more on nuts - and - bolts job - creation programs, a new plan to reduce property taxes and building a biking and hiking greenway along the length and breadth of the state.

Cyclists gathered on the City Hall steps Wednesday to demand that the city finish the last three - quarters of a promised six - mile bike lane up Second AveCity Hall steps Wednesday to demand that the city finish the last three - quarters of a promised six - mile bike lane up Second Avecity finish the last three - quarters of a promised six - mile bike lane up Second Avenue.

-- Political columnist Errol Louis reviews Sheldon Silver's «other offenses» — Advocates want changes in the city's proposed e-bike rules; «In case it isn't obvious by now: Mayor de Blasio should have talked with delivery workers about electric bikes rather than declaring war on them.»

He has also been a leader on issues of livable streets and transit, helping to advance pedestrian safety and bike infrastructure in his district and around the city.

StreetsPAC's Endorsement Announcement: Councilmember Rosie Mendez has been a steady voice for livable streets in the City Council, voting for congestion pricing, backing the implementation of Select Bus Service on 1st and 2nd avenues, and supporting bike share across her district.

The 29 - year - old man accused of killing 8 people in an attack on a Ne York City bike path on Tuesday may have been radicalized after he came to the United States, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a TV interview Wednesday morning.

In exchange for the new bikes, Motivate is asking the city for several concessions, including an extension of the agreement that allows only Motivate to run a bike share on the streets.

The borough president also said residents are frustrated with the city's top - down approach on bike lanes.

Through his innovative transportation commissioner, the mayor has installed hundreds of miles of bike lanes, worked to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency in city - owned buildings, and create a solid waste disposal plan that put a cleaner face on the messy business of collecting our trash.

Swarms of aggressive riders on all - terrain vehicles, nonregistered motorized bikes and scooters should move their act from New York City streets to Long Island or risk having their rides seized and destroyed, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said.

Citi Bike might soon be required to open its books to the city, so that officials will have a heads up if the bike share company is on the verge of failing again.

Four NYPD officers who responded to the Halloween terror attack on a lower Manhattan bike path were honored at City Hall.

DOWNTOWN — The war on motorized bikes got a boost Thursday, as City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced legislators have closed a loophole that let the motorized vehicles slide.

New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik - Khan said the city's bike - share program will launch on May 27 for members and on June 2 for everyone eCity Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik - Khan said the city's bike - share program will launch on May 27 for members and on June 2 for everyone ecity's bike - share program will launch on May 27 for members and on June 2 for everyone else.

One of the Council's first Citi Bike annual members, he recently launched a petition calling on the city to expand the bike - sharing system to Greenpoint.

Council Member Rosie Mendez has been a steady voice for livable streets in the City Council, voting for congestion pricing, backing the implementation of Select Bus Service on 1st and 2nd avenues, and supporting bike share across her district.

In her 12 years in the City Council, Gale Brewer has consistently championed livable streets with characteristic patience, most notably by forging a consensus on the Upper West Side to eliminate cars in Central Park and to install and extend pedestrian - safety improvements and protected bike paths on Columbus Avenue.

In her 12 years in the City Council, Gale Brewer has consistently championed livable streets with characteristic patience, most notably by forging a consensus on the Upper West Side to eliminate cars in Central Park and to install and extend pedestrian safety improvements and protected bike paths on Columbus Avenue.

StreetsPAC's Endorsement Announcement: In her 12 years in the City Council, Gale Brewer has consistently championed livable streets with characteristic patience, most notably by forging a consensus on the Upper West Side to eliminate cars in Central Park and to install and extend pedestrian - safety improvements and protected bike paths on Columbus Avenue.

Anthony Weiner, who is busy trying to claw his own way back into public life, tried his best not to let a morning press conference on bike policy be subsumed into the news of Eliot Spitzer's entry into the city comptroller's race.

In recent weeks, Mayor Bill de Blasio's policies have run up against an age - old forces of inertia and resistance in the city, especially one that springs forth in policy debates on everything from housing to bike lanes to school desegregation and even closing down Rikers Island jails.

The petition, signed by almost 800 people as of Saturday, asks the city to consider a two - way protected bike lane — similar to the one on Prospect Park West — from Grand Army Plaza to Empire Boulevard.

Swarms of aggressive riders on all - terrain vehicles, nonregistered motorized bikes and scooters should move their act from New York City streets to Long Island or risk having their rides seized and destroyed, NYPD Commissioner William Bratton said Monday.

Brooklyn state Sen. Marty Golden's bike lane of trouble is widening to freeway proportions — with transportation activists and political opponents calling on City Hall to yank his parking placard...

DUNKIRK - As part of a demonstration project and in an effort to encourage riders to be more active, Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) has recently installed bike racks on the CARTS buses that travel the two Dunkirk city fixed... [Read more...]

Officials from the Department of Transportation and City Councilwoman Gale Brewer's office are scheduled to present data on the Columbus Avenue bike lane, which was installed a year ago, at Community Board 7's Transportation Committee meeting at 7 p.m.

Transit bike racks have been mounted on the 4 city route buses and are ready for service.

Transit bike racks have been mounted on the 4 city route buses... [Read more...]

The NYPD announced a new hands - on approach to reduce the impact of illegal dirt bike and ATV riders that terrorize city streets — by crushing their seized rides and broadcasting...

«It depends on how much people in a particular city value cycling bike sharing,» El - Geneidy explains.