Month: September 2009

Biking in Astoria

This is so beautiful

The Sands Street Bike Path. At first I didn’t believe it was in New York City. Is Queensbridge next?

David Byrne for mayor

I know he’s not running. But this guy quotes Jane Jacobs and understands what makes cities work.

Kent Street Bike Lane Hooray!

Just when I’m ready to grumble and gripe, Streetsblog tells me that the new bike lane on Kent Street is… get this… TWO WAY! And because it’s on the water side, it means non-stop biking action! How absolutely outstanding.

Bike Breakfast

With this breakfast design, one will never be too late at work or school again. When you have overslept, the first thing you do to hurry up is skipping your breakfast. To prevent that skipping, Philipp Drexler invented the Bikefast. Now you can jump on your bicycle and have your breakfast during the ride. Lay…
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Vote Lynne Serpe for City Council

My union just endorsed Peter Vallone. That’s a bad choice. Peter Vallone likes cars, parking, and voting against congestion pricing. He’s also shown incredible ignorance (and that’s giving him the benefit of the doubt since the alternative is downright maliciousness) toward many of the businesses and residents of his district. In November, vote for Lynne…
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New Island Festival

This and next Thursday to Sunday at Governors Island. This is the type of cool shit that goes on in Amsterdam that we’re normally jealous of (I never miss Parade when I’m in Amsterdam in August). Now it’s coming here. Don’t miss it! Go see Boom Chicago. I know them well. They’re funny. http://www.newislandfestival.com From…
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New Amsterdam Bike Slam

http://newamsterdambikeslam.org/. September 10 – 13.

For smooth streets

Here’s to 58th St and other roads west of the bridge being paved and smooth! It’s been years. And how about that speed bump on Crescent Ave?! It’s like we don’t want a residential two-lane street to be a freeway. Crazy. Now if only they could put in bike friendly speeds bumps. They exist. Really.