Saturday, March 22, 2025
NYDN-Man mowed down by e-bike in Brooklyn
Chalk up another fatality for Transportation Alternatives in Brooklyn.
49 year old man fatality struck by 26 year old e-bike scofflaw. Credit
Transportation Alternatives for thwarting enforcement for 25 years and having
the unmitigated gall to continue to try and savage public safety by proposing
laws that perpetuate a lawless bike/micro transport culture. Blame where blame is
due-The food delivery companies that fuel the agents with methamphetimine like
zeal and the registered lobbyist and 501-c3 zealots of Trans Alt and their affiiates.
*****https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/03/22/e-bike-rider-kills-49-year-old-man-crossing-brooklyn-street/?lctg=748C342984FEA493348F24EC82&
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Eye witness head on collision E-bike & Citibike
8:15 AM Intersection of First Ave and 6th St. Resident of 6th Street on her way to work.
An E-bike delivery agent was riding at a good speed THE WRONG WAY on First in the bike
lane. A Citibike rider was heading uptown. The E rider crashed head on into the Citibike.
The Citirider was thrown from the bike. Lay on the pavement. Glasses broken. Possible head injury.
He-Hispanic man on way to work wore NO Helmet. Cops called. Came. EMS called Arrived.
The E-biker was Black. Likely immigrant. His bike was held by the eyewitness. Did not try
to flee. A number of people stayed to offer comfort and prevent the lawbreaker from fleeing.
Why did the head on occur? Clearly the Delivery agent was going the wrong way. Was he
looking at his phone? Why did he not see the approaching Citibike? The Citibiker had
an ear bud. Was he in some way distracted and unable to warn or avoid the collision?
This is an 80-20 case of irresponsible cycling. Clearly the perp was the E-bike delivery
agent. The victim wore no helmet. Unwise.Ear bud could signal distraction. Unwise.
He paid the price. What will the cops do? Will the victim be able to realize any
justice or retributin?
The system has been warped by the zealotry of the bike advocates. Lack of a responsible
bike culture. NYPD been undermined by having had their opportunity for enforcement
seriously compromised.The political establishment having been arm twisted has failed to
protect the riders, pedestrians and motorists alike. Another day another accident in
the big city.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Wired Magazine- A fluff job extolling congestion pricing to promote cycling
Author cites NYC a a virtue icon of transportation. The zealotry seems to
be overlooked. Reaad it if you like. This is for exposure and balance.****
https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-city-congestion-pricing-urban-design-biketopia/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
In Support of Priscilla's Law J Brown CARR
Dear NYS Senate and Assembly Members:
I am a veteran of the bike industry. Part of the Hi-Ho-Cyclery 165 Ave A
from 1982-1986. Currently the Spokesman for the CBO Coalition Against Rogue Riding.
See blog.
I have been advocating for a responsible bike/micro transport culture since at least 2008.
There has been a strenuous effort on the part of Transportation Alternatives to thwart
enforcement of the rules of the road since 2000 when Mayor Bloomberg assumed
the office. Albeit it is irrational and an anathema to public safety and quality of life
it has been unfortunately successfull
THERE IS NO SAFETY WITHOUT A RESPONSIBLE BIKE/MICROTRANSPORT CULTURE.
No bike lanes. No infrastructure can succeed without enforcement as the backbone.
The bike programs have been imported from Europe in a bastardized version. Prof.
Pucher-Rutgers and UNC-an internationally recognized authority on transportation
and a cycling advocate told Trans Alt NOT to fight enforcement. They did so anyway.
Further there was never an environmental impact study done.
The approach has been one of zealotry. Reckless. Irresponsible. Irrational.
The visionaries behind Vision Zero created congestion in the name of health and
quality of life.Then like knights in shining armor they pushed congestion pricing.
The whole irrational endeavor has metastasized out of control. Lithium battery fires.
Untold number of close calls. Accidents and needless deaths.
I urge all members of the NYS Senate and Assembly to pass Priscilla's Law as part
of the budget.********** The motorized bikes go far faster than the speed limits.
There has been a culture of arrogance and lawlessness that has ballooned over the
last 25 years.All members of the public exist while on the streets and sidewalks in
an ongoing state of danger. Jeopardy is a way of life.
Plee-bikes are a pressure point. Passage of Priscuilla's Law will encourage enforcement.Please make a responsible move and include Priscilla's Law in the upcoming budget.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Congestion Pricing Forum Wagner Center Feb 25
This event seems to be another Trans Alt manipulated schuck. Early last year I
initiated a process to hold an event on PUBLIC SAFETY One professor had been
hit by a car while cycling across the Brooklyn Bridge. She was most eager
to organize such an event. The impediment was clearly Sarah Kauffman now
head of Rudin Center.She excused the lack of such an event by saying the
move to 17th prevented such a meeting. This despite the fact that similar events were
held at other NYU facilities. Now the 17th site is being used to promote
congestion pricing. It will clearly be a selective audience and a panel
of TA true believers. Rudin has failed to be responsible. The TA approach
has been akin to a Trump approach to politics and personal liberty. Now
Trump may quash congestion pricing and rip out bike lanes. Zealotry
prevails.************
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NYU Wagner and The Century Foundation cordially invite you to
NYC Congestion Pricing is Working.
So Why Is It Under Attack?
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
5:30–7:00pm ET
Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the panel will begin promptly at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served from 5:30–6:00pm.
NYU Wagner
105 E 17th Street
Main Event Space, Room 101, Lower Level
New York, NY 10003
RSVP: Congestion Pricing Event
CBS 6pm News Trump may quash Congestion Pricing Ch #2
Featuring Cong. Michael Lawler who characterizes congestion pricing
as "hairbrained" CBS presents the possibility that President Trump
may do away with congestion pricing and possibly the bike lanes.
I wrote Rep. Lawer and said that former Brooklyn Boro Pres. Marty
Markowitz had it right calling Vision Zero "zealotry". Given that
Trans Alt exerted undue influence and thwarted lawful enforcement by
the NYPD and there was never an environmental impact study- it was
hubris on speed dial. Irrational to the core. All the deaths and injuries
and uncounted and uncountable close calls that have blugeoned the quality
of life and death are so much collateral damage. Let's see what Trump
does.**************President Trump indicates he might put an end to NYC congestion pricing
Friday, January 17, 2025
VARIETY Timothee Chalamet gets 65 pound-$79.18 ticket in London
New York City's own Tim Chalamet was issued a $79.18 ticket for
riding his bike illegally in London while in transit to the
premier of "A Complete Unknown" in which he is a favorite to
capture an Oscar. At least London acknowledges celebrity in
an even handed way. No mention is made of Bob Dylan offerring
to pay for the ticket.*************https://variety.com/2025/film/news/timothee-chalamet-bike-fine-complete-unknown-london-premiere-1236275306/
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