MTA ‘Fair Fares’ program can expand its reach
The program, which could offer 50% reduction for those who qualify, failed to reach all those eligible More than 270,000 New York City residents have registered for the MTA’s ‘Fair…
New protections in effect for “deliveristas.” Workers say more are needed.
Miguel, an immigrant from Mexico, has struggled ever since he began making food deliveries on his e-scooter around the South Bronx in 2014. Once, he was knocked off his bicycle…
Traffic agent shortage creates pedestrian safety concerns in South Bronx
A shortage of traffic enforcement agents on construction sites along Bruckner Boulevard has worsened gridlock and made some local officials claim the road is too dangerous for pedestrians and drivers.…
Plan to cap Cross Bronx Expressway moves to next steps
The long sought-after goal to “cap” the Cross Bronx Expressway by building parks over it has found new life, with Sen. Chuck Schumer and other New York politicians throwing their…
Inconvenience or necessity? Debate about protected bike lanes heats up
South Bronx residents disagree about whether protected bike lanes in their neighborhoods are a good thing or just another inconvenience on their congested streets. Bikers and their supporters see protected…
¿Necesarios o inconvenientes? Continúan los debates sobre los carriles protegidos para ciclistas en el Bronx
El pasado sábado octubre 23 varios residentes del barrio de Mott Haven se reunieron para protestar de construir un carril protegido para bicicletas en Jackson Avenue. Según el Community Board…
City says CitiBike a success in South Bronx; some locals disagree
Every day, Laura Alvarez commutes from her home in the South Bronx near 161st Street to her job at the city parks department near Columbus Circle. From May 2020 to…
Pump the brakes: Bronx residents voice concerns on bus redesign plan
Bronx bus riders and advocates voiced concerns about proposed changes to bus routes during last week’s final virtual MTA meeting on the Bronx Bus Redesign Plan. In October 2019, the…