Final Blow to Cycling Groups Who Sought an Indoor Velodrome in the Bronx By Jen Benepe – New York -April 23, 2013 Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today that the city will be transforming an old armory in the Bronx into the largest indoor ice facility in the world. The Kingsbridge National Ice Center  will...
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By Jen Benepe The Ghost Bike carried to it’s final resting place by Peter Meitzler is this week’s bike of the week. Meitzler painted the bike in his studio and then carried it along the route of the Ghost Bike Memorial ride, which eventually ended in Queens. Cyclists from all of the five boros...
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By Jen Benepe, with reporting by Steve Faust CI has confirmed the rumors swelling that Alison Cohen left the head position at Citibikes, a group managed by Alta Bicycle Share. Her departure was confirmed last week by Toole Design Group where she will become their new Director of Bike Sharing Services. BikeShare media reported...
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Rides will be held throughout the five boroughs of New York this weekend to honor the 20 cyclists who have fallen on city streets since last year. The event will also memorialize and recognize the 136 pedestrians who were killed by automobiles in the same time period. The annual Ghost Bike ride will be...
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By Jen Benepe It took only one day for the first 5,000 founding bike share memberships to sell, said the department responsible for Citibikes yesterday. “New Yorkers are clearly ready to take advantage of the quick, convenient travel our bike share program will provide.  It’s a strong early sign of success,” said New York...
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Denton Taylor has achieved the improbable-he shot the famous photographer Bill Cunningham in action. What we mean is, Denton shot Bill doing what he does best, taking photographs of street fashion. How likely is it to get a picture of this man in action? Highly un, so much so, praise should be heaped on...
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A new job posting has popped up, for an experienced urban planner to work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. The position requires a Phd and experience in urban planning and research. Applications are due by May 12, 2013. The job is funded for three years. *Lecturer in Transportation Planning* *University of Glasgow,...
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