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Mayor Michael Bloomberg marks the beginning of Select Bus service on 34th Street - New York, NY - Nov 14, 2011 (credit: Spencer T Tucker / Mayor's Office)

Select Bus Service Begins On 34th Street To Bring Relief

Regular bus riders on the 34th Street corridor will attest to the fact that this is one of the busiest, slowest lines. But now the MTA hopes some relief has arrived.

2011/11/14

Grand Army Plaza Redesign Plan (credit: NYC DOT)

Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Now Redesigned For Safety

A safety redesign has added the equivalent of 1.5 acres of new pedestrian space to Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza.

2011/11/09

Walk/Don't Walk Sign (file / credit: clipart.com)

NYC Unveils New System To Help Visually Impaired, Seniors Get Around Town

The system combines sounds, voice, and tactile sensation and was unveiled Wednesday by Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan.

2011/09/28

Alta Bicycle Share demo (credit: bikesharephiladelphia/Flickr)

Bike Share Program To Hit City Streets Next Summer

With the bike share program, DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan the city is reinventing the wheel by providing an affordable and 24-hour accessible transportation alternative.

2011/09/14

Borough Park traffic island

Exclusive: Victory! Dangerous Borough Park Traffic Island Removed By DOT

It was a rare mea culpa from the New York City Department of Transportation. On Tuesday it began jack-hammering traffic islands in Borough Park that blocked ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles.

2011/08/23

(credit: CBS 2)

NY Judge: Brooklyn Bike Lane In Prospect Park West Stays

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit that called for the removal of the Prospect Park West bike lanes, saying the statute of limitations had expired for a legal challenge to the lane.

2011/08/17

An example of a wayfinding map and walking radius (credit: DOT)

Ever Get Lost In New York City? No Worries, ‘Wayfinder’ System Coming Soon

The Department of Transportation is looking for a contractor to set up new sidewalk signs around key neighborhoods providing directions and walking times to nearby landmarks, transit stops, restaurants and businesses.

2011/06/28

Borough Park traffic island

Exclusive: NYC DOT To Remove Borough Park Traffic Islands

The Borough Park traffic islands that CBS 2 first told you about six months ago, the ones that caused such chaos, are apparently going to be removed.

2011/05/31

(Photo/Stan Brooks, 1010 WINS)

Federal Stimulus Funds Pave The Way For Smoother NYC Streets

Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced Monday that the agency started using 12 new electric screeds that will reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions.

2011/03/29

(Photo/Stan Brooks)

Department Of Transportation Declares War On Potholes

Since January, the DOT has filled about 85,000 potholes – about 30,000 more than the same period last year.

2011/02/16

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Markowitz: Advocacy Groups Distorted Bike Lane Data

The Brooklyn Borough President reacted angrily after a study by a neighborhood group found a huge discrepancy with the DOT on the use of bike lanes in Prospect Park West.

2011/01/21

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz speaks at the opening of the Beyonce Cosmetology Center at Phoenix House - Brooklyn, NY - Mar 5, 2010 - Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Brooklyn Borough President Sends Unique Holiday Card

It’s a holiday card with a message.

2010/12/24

Markowitz Christmas card

Brooklyn Boro Prez Carries Tune, Slams Mayor Over Bike Lanes

For the first time this holiday season, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz is sending out Christmas cards with a message. It’s a message Mayor Michael Bloomberg might not like.

2010/12/17

Sadik-Khan demonstrates a speed detector in front of students (Photo/Stan Brooks)

Students Drive Home Anti-Speeding Campaign

NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan joined students from P.S. 261 in Brooklyn to promote the city’s campaign to get drivers to slow down.

2010/11/16

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

City Stepping Up Traffic Safety Efforts

The Department of Transportation announced the new initiative on Thursday and said that the efforts will create safer New York streets.

1010 WINS–2010/10/21

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