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DOT to revamp bike lanes on Northern Boulevard in Bayside, create greenway

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A stretch of Northern Boulevard in Bayside with protected bike lanes is set to undergo a makeover following a $3.74 million allocation in the city council’s 2025 budget. The announcement of a revamp comes after years of complaints. Many residents have been calling for change ever since the…

DOT launches e-scooter program in eastern Queens following successful East Bronx pilot

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Jul. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Expect to see more e-scooters operating on the streets of eastern Queens. The New York City Department of Transportation launched its e-scooter program in eastern Queens on Thursday, June 27. Docking portals are now being installed in both northeast and southeast Queens, and the program will go into full…
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NYC DOT invites commuters to join the citywide Bike-to-Work Day tomorrow

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May. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Department of Transportation is inviting New Yorkers to ditch their rides and grab their bikes tomorrow, May 17, for a citywide Bike-to-Work Day.  DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, who heads the citywide department, shared the invitation with city riders at the height of Bike Month. Earlier…
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Get ready to enjoy car-free streets and free Citi bike rides during DOT’s Earth Day event, Apr. 20

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Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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