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MTA, DOT Offer Revised Plan to Speed LaGuardia Bus Service

Central Harlem

May 24, 2013

MTA, DOT Offer Revised Plan to Speed LaGuardia Bus Service

Harlem residents had complained that the plan to speed the M60 bus ignored the needs of the community.

Controversial Bike Lane to be Extended on Columbus Ave.

Upper West Side

February 06, 2013

Controversial Bike Lane to be Extended on Columbus Ave.

After months of debate, the local community board approved a 32-block extension to a bike lane.

Revised Columbus Avenue Bike Lane Plan Restores 25 Parking Spaces

Upper West Side

January 09, 2013

Revised Columbus Avenue Bike Lane Plan Restores 25 Parking Spaces

The city restored 25 parking spots along its proposed 26-block bike lane extension for Columbus Ave. 

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard Changes Are Causing Problems, Critics Say

Central Harlem

August 28, 2012

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard Changes Are Causing Problems, Critics Say

The changes to Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard are sparking controversy with Harlem neighbors.

Harlem Residents Fight Plan to Narrow Lanes on Deadly Boulevard

Harlem

July 11, 2012

Harlem Residents Fight Plan to Narrow Lanes on Deadly Boulevard

The DOT said it will begin making changes to Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in August.

Deadly Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to Get a Makeover, DOT Says

Central Harlem

May 10, 2012

Deadly Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to Get a Makeover, DOT Says

Ten people have been killed along the Harlem Boulevard over the past six years.
Port Authority Wants Megabus Gone From Bus Terminal

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 04, 2012

Port Authority Wants Megabus Gone From Bus Terminal

The Port Authority asked the DOT not to renew a permit for a Megabus hub at the bus terminal.
East Harlem Bike Lane Plan Crosses Finish Line

Harlem

March 22, 2012

East Harlem Bike Lane Plan Crosses Finish Line

CB 11 approves a protected bike lane plan after withdrawing its support.
Bike Lanes Plan Back on Track in East Harlem

Harlem

March 07, 2012

Bike Lanes Plan Back on Track in East Harlem

After earlier opposition, CB 11's transportation committee voted to support installation of the lanes.
Ninth Avenue Megabus Hub Will Move

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

December 22, 2011

Ninth Avenue Megabus Hub Will Move

Megabus will soon move its stop from Ninth Avenue and 33rd Street.
Community Board 11 Withdraws Support of East Harlem Protected Bike Lanes

Harlem

November 16, 2011

Community Board 11 Withdraws Support of East Harlem Protected Bike Lanes

Community Board 11 reversed its stance after voting overwhelmingly in September to support the Department of Transportion plan to install protected bike lanes on First and Second avenues.
DOT Wants to Replace Parking Spaces With Mini Parks

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 19, 2011

DOT Wants to Replace Parking Spaces With Mini Parks

The Department of Transportation wants to turn two intersections, including one with nearly two dozen parking spaces, into small plazas with green space.
City Won't Change Bus Lane That Blocks 34th Street Residents From Loading

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 26, 2011

City Won't Change Bus Lane That Blocks 34th Street Residents From Loading

The Department of Transportation has refused to give residents on West 34th Street daytime loading, and residents say they have no legal curbside access to their apartments.
Proposed BoltBus Move to Chelsea Put on Hold

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 23, 2011

Proposed BoltBus Move to Chelsea Put on Hold

A plan to move the BoltBus stop from Midtown to Chelsea may no longer happen.
Residents Win Fight Against East 86th Street Newsstand

Upper East Side

August 19, 2011

Residents Win Fight Against East 86th Street Newsstand

A newsstand that residents had been fighting, planned for East 86th Street near Madison Avenue, was nixed by the city because it would have been too close to a standpipe.

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