Trump***Anti Bikes & Busses?? "Jalopnik" Ian Bellwood

As of Nov 14, 2024 it was declared by NYS Gov. Hochul that she intended for the Congestion Tax to be unpaused-minipause-menopause?-on January 5th 2025. President Elect Trump (47) seems to have a vociferous opposition to what the aptly named Vision Zero has caused. Chaos and congestion. He seems poised to do away with the bargain $9.00 tax. Down from $15.00. Throw in aversion to public transportation busses. New Jersay lead by Representative and likely candidate for Governor Josh Gottheimer will oppose the "money grab". We will see if Trump's bull in the China shop approach will deter the revenuers and great man zealots. However a more reasonable approach would be for the evaded environmental impact study to be conducted to analyze just what would be optimal for the bike program. Importantly enforcement of the laws by the undermined NYPD needs to be activated to establish the recklessly avoided responsible bike program. This would head the city toward programs that have been running in Europe for decades to enhance quality of life.***** https://autos.yahoo.com/donald-trump-puts-biking-busses-140000057.html***

Japan* Kyodo News*Cycle while using cell or under the influence-FINE or Do TIME

Japan has had enough rogue cycling. The past 5 years have seen a doubling of riding while under the influence or using a cell phone. New law provides for jail or substantial fines.****** https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/11/a8e7a20d0449-japan-law-to-punish-cyclists-for-phone-use-riding-drunk-takes-effect.html?phrase=ir

Rogue Cyclist Blows thru redlight**critically head injury

Another sad story of lawless behavior and its consequences.**** https://www.yahoo.com/news/brooklyn-bicyclist-clings-life-following-172600718.html

ABC TV EMS Response Times Double.

The FDNY attributes the seriously life impacting response times to the bike lanes and Ride Share vehicles. Read it-but don't need emergency transportation. The hospitals and dwindling and the respnse times expanding. Tough odds.****************https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-emergency-response-teams-set-record-slow-times-due-increased-congestion-report/15331864/

WPIX 57 yr old Mother of 4 badly hurt MOPED Hit & Run

Keri Roy of Inwood was struck by a moped rider in a hit and run. Read it and weep. Piece states "Thousands" have been hit.3 deaths. https://www.yahoo.com/news/hit-run-moped-crash-nyc-020959936.html

Dining Shed Attrition** Bloomberg News

Piece details why some dining sheds are being removed. Costs from City of Yes. Storage. Seasonal removal. What was supposed to be temporary pandemic specific has become an erratic eyesore. EMS impediment. Rat hotels etc.***************https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-05/new-york-city-s-outdoor-dining-sheds-will-start-disappearing?utm_campaign=bn&utm_me

Village Sun** Professional "activist" offers excuse for dangerous cycling

Activist Bill Di Paola known for the West Side Highway makeover and Times UP and Critical Mass bike mess making excuses the rampant lawlessness by e-bikes as similar to the mess extant 20 years ago made by self propelled bikes. A spirited exchange ensues. The comments are the most interesting. Especially Sandy from Brooklyn. Eloquent and insightful. Basically its more hubris from the Transportation Alternatives version of Mein Kampf. Make a mess. Congestion. Clamor for Congestion Pricing. Push for privatization of public space. Then while the hubris is still pungent suggest that its the fault of the city. The reckless disregard for public safety should be criminal on the part of both Trans Alt and 3 administrations that have subjected the public to abject disregard for the law and common sense, sanity, and decency. If you want a taste of what another Trump administration would be like THIS IS IT.**** https://thevillagesun.com/cycling-advocate-offers-his-spin-on-the-e-bike-dilemma