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Upper West Side Streets Renaissance

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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

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 31, 2011

Cyclists Get Green Light on Crowded Riverside Park Path

The Parks Department replaced "Cyclists Must Dismount" signs at the West 72nd Street path in Riverside Park with warnings that bikers must yield to walkers.

Upper West Side

May 19, 2011

Free Bike Helmets, Face Painting For UWS Families This Weekend

Families can pick up free bike helmets and enjoy music and art activities at events this weekend.

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.