Janette Sadik-Khan

A "LOOK!" sticker is seen on a taxi in Manhattan - Sept. 25, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

NYC DOT, TLC Introduce ‘LOOK!’ Campaign For Taxi Riders

New York City officials are asking taxi passengers to look before they open their door because it could save a life.

2012/09/25

City Launches New Campaign To Get Drivers, Pedestrians To LOOK!

The campaign features pavement markers, with eyes drawn inside the “O’s” in the word “LOOK!,” painted in crosswalks at 110 intersections across the city.

2012/09/20

A delivery man puts on his helmet outside Lenny's on 84th Street and Columbus Avenue. (credit: Stan Brooks, 1010 WINS)

City’s DOT Set To Put The Brakes On Out-Of-Control Bicycle Deliverymen

Starting Monday, the DOT will begin sending out a six-person team of inspectors who will provide information to restaurants on the Upper West Side about legal requirements as it relates to safety.

2012/07/13

City Implements New ‘Slow Zones’ At 13 Locations To Curb Speeding

One of the “slow zones” is in Corona, Queens, where in addition to the speed limits, drivers will meet with speed bumps and other street calming devices.

2012/07/10

Zip Line (file / credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Summer Streets To Include Zip Line At Foley Square

At the southern end of this year’s Summer Streets festivities will be a high-flying attraction, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported.

2012/06/13

Traffic in Midtown Manhattan - Jun 5, 2012 (credit: NYC DOT)

NYC DOT: Midtown Traffic Flow Has Improved

If you’re driving around Midtown Manhattan, you may have recently noticed a litttle more go and a little less stop in your ride.

2012/06/05

103rd Street Footbridge - Jun 1, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

Wards Island Footbridge Reopens After Years Of Work

After two years and $17 million in repairs and improvements, the 103rd Street footbridge to Wards Island in the East River reopened on Friday, WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported.

2012/06/01

Port Authority Bus Terminal at 41st Street (file / credit: Google Maps)

City Lets Megabus Stay Under Bus Terminal Despite Port Authority Objections

Megabus has a permit to pick up passengers right underneath the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Port Authority wants Megabus to pay the same fee as other carriers.

2012/05/08

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces details of the Citi Bike program - New York, NY - May 7, 2012 (credit: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office)

New York City Readies Bike Sharing Program To Be Largest In Nation

City officials said Monday that the program will be the nation’s biggest, featuring 10,000 rent-a-bikes and 600 bike docking stations.

2012/05/07

Passengers wait to get onto a discount bus headed to Boston in New York City. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NY Officials Push To Regulate ‘Wild West Atmosphere’ Surrounding Intercity Buses

City and state lawmakers announced Monday that an agreement had been reached on what they hope will be the first-ever permit system to regulate intercity buses.

2012/04/23

Bloomberg’s 1-Man Pothole Filling Machine Leaves A ‘Hole’ Lot Unanswered

Mayor Michael Bloomberg kicked off the city’s road paving season Monday by unveiling a new pothole filling machine. The problem is the debut was a dud, leaving a hole in the road and a hole in the mayor’s initiative.

2012/03/19

(credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Mayor Bloomberg Touts Traffic Safety In New York City

New Yorkers are living longer and experiencing less crime. Now, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city is on track to have an all-time record low in traffic fatalities for 2011.

2011/12/29

"You The Man" debit card (credit: NYC DOT)

City Giving Out Free Debit Cards, MetroCards To Ensure A Happy, Safe New Year

Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced on Friday that they’ll be giving away 1,500 free $15 debit cards as well as 4,000 holiday single-ride MetroCards.

2011/12/16

A Cyclist - New York, NY - Sep 15, 2011 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Cycling On The Rise In New York City

Over the past ten years bicycle riding in New York City has quadrupled, according to DOT commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan.

2011/12/09

Curbside Haiku - New York, NY - Nov 29, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

New York City Using Poetry To Promote Safety

How about some poetry during your rush hour commute? New York City is unveiling an artistic campaign to keep streets safe. It’s a new sign of the times in the city, and it’s one not everyone understands.

2011/11/29

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