BAD CYCLING BEHAVIOR

Written by admin on December 4, 2008. Posted in Opinion and Column

To the Editor: Regarding Bunny Abraham’s letter to the editor (“Peds Need Better Advocate”), I am troubled by Ms. Abraham’s conclusion that the specific illegal cyclist behavior she witnessed means that Transportation Alternatives must somehow condone this behavior and/or is doing nothing to try and discourage it. Ms. Abraham’s statement is incorrect: as an organization,
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PEDS NEED BETTER ADVOCATE

Written by admin on November 26, 2008. Posted in Opinion and Column

To the Editor: Regarding the letter from Peter Goldwasser of Transportation Alternatives to Bette Dewing (“Efforts for Pedestrians,” Nov. 6)—first, I would like to applaud Bette Dewing for her years of hard work as an activist on issues such as noise, bikes and the community. Second, if Transportation Alternatives is the “strongest advocate for pedestrians,”
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EFFORTS FOR PEDESTRIANS

Written by admin on November 7, 2008. Posted in Opinion and Column

Dear Ms. Dewing: I’d like to answer a question from your recent column in which you ask why so many elected officials consult with Transportation Alternatives regarding pedestrian safety (“A Café Closing on 79th,” Oct. 16). To be sure, TA does have a strong bicycle advocacy program, but we are also the city’s strongest advocate
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CYCLING MENACE ON PARK PATHS

Written by admin on October 23, 2008. Posted in Opinion and Column

To the Editor: Bette Dewing, a friend of mine, is very concerned about pedestrian safety in regards to bicyclists (“A Café Closing on 79th,” Oct. 16). On Aug. 12, 2008, I was walking on a pathway along side of Pelham Parkway North in The Bronx. This pathway is used by both pedestrians and bicyclists. Even
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