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Lisa Sladkus

Recent Headlines

Upper West Side

December 13, 2012

City Proposes Expanding Columbus Avenue Bike Lane by 26 Blocks

The DOT wants to extend the Columbus Avenue lane all the way from 110th Street to 65th Street.

Upper West Side

November 16, 2012

Cycling Advocates, Locals Push for Dozens of New Bike Racks

The Upper West Side Streets Renaissance wants to install more than 90 new bike racks in the area.

Upper West Side

November 15, 2012

Bike Corral Could Offer Parking on Broadway

A restaurateur has suggested turning a car parking spot into a lockup for 10 bikes.

Upper West Side

October 05, 2012

Bike Lane Supporters Say Upper West Side is Behind the Curve

Bikers have clamored for an increase in bike lanes to keep pace with other areas.

Upper West Side

June 28, 2012

DOT Launches Pilot Program to Combat Bad Bike Deliverymen

The DOT is hiring "bike inspectors" to combat bad delivery bikers with door-to-door restaurant visits.

Upper West Side

May 17, 2012

Upper West Side Speed Limit Should be Lowered to 20 MPH, Advocates Say

Upper West Side drivers could see the speed limits drop from 30 mph to 20 mph under a bid by advocates.

Upper West Side

September 15, 2011

Riverside Park Ambassadors Smooth Bike Path Conflicts

Cycling advocates reminded bikers and walkers to share a popular Riverside Park path.

Upper West Side

August 04, 2011

Cyclists and Pedestrians Still Learning to Share Riverside Park Path

The Riverside Park path shared by cyclists, pedestrians and dog walkers at West 72nd Street is still a problem area.

Upper West Side

March 30, 2011

New Crosstown Bike Paths Pedal into Central Park

The Central Park Conservancy will open two paths to crosstown bike traffic early this summer.

Upper West Side

November 19, 2010

FDNY Split Over Whether Bike Lanes Hamper Firefighters

FDNY officials on the Upper West Side say they're worried bike lanes could hinder their ability to fight fires.

Upper West Side

November 10, 2010

Cyclists Defend Bike Lanes at Upper West Side Community Board Meeting

Cyclists said Columbus Avenue's new bike lane will lead to safer streets for all, not just bike riders.

Upper West Side

October 28, 2010

Cyclists Celebrate New Bike Lanes On Columbus Avenue

Cyclists gathered Thursday to celebrate Columbus Avenue's new bike lane.

Upper West Side

October 19, 2010

City Plays Peacemaker in Battle Between Cyclists and Pedestrians

The city offered a solution on Monday to ease tensions between pedestrians, dog walkers and cyclists in Riverside Park.

Upper West Side

July 19, 2010

Cyclists Spar With Dog Walkers in Riverside Park

The Parks Department is asking cyclists to get off their bikes in Riverside Park to prevent future conflicts with dog walkers.