Bike Riding Still in Vogue

Okay, we covered the bike-as-fashion-accessory story last year. But it looks like it may be more than a passing fad, at least for those who consider J. Crew to be fashionable. The Jorg&Olif Scout CityBike is…

Streetsblog » Ad Nauseam: State Farm on the Humiliation of Biking to Work

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Drop what you're doing, click the "play" button and enjoy 30 seconds of outstanding car culture courtesy of State Farm.

The Scene: An African American actor with a shaved head, conservative gray…

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Streetsblog » With Congestion Pricing Dead, a $17 Billion Transit Deficit Looms

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Number of comments: 15We’re putting in some calls and getting some initial reactions to the State Assembly’s failure to bring New York City’s congestion pricing plan to a vote today.

Michael O’Loughlin at the Campaign…

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Streetsblog » Details of the Mayor’s Residential Parking Permit Proposal

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Potential residential parking permit stickers, curbside regulations, and David Yassky.

Here are some more details about the residential parking permit program proposed today by Mayor Bloomberg and DOT Commissioner…

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Streetsblog » The City Council Vote in Two Dimensions

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This map depicting Monday’s City Council vote comes to us courtesy of Justin Kray at the Pratt Center. You can use the City Council website to identify who represents which district. And here’s some good data to go…

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