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Bicycling in New York City: Know the Facts

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Why Won't the NYPD Charge Motorists Who Maim or Kill

Author: 
Graham Rayman
Media Outlet: 
Village Voice
Date: 
January 11, 2012

On March 21 of last year, a motorist ran a red light and caused an accident that killed 82-year-old Margaret Choberka. No charges were filed.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 20, 2012 - 16:56. categories [ ]

Number of Bike Commuters Doubles in Four Years

Author: 
Alison Bowen
Media Outlet: 
Metro NY
Date: 
December 8, 2011

More New Yorkers are shunning the subway and hopping on two wheels to get to work.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 20, 2012 - 16:41. categories [ ]

A Room Of Their Own For 2-Wheeled Commuters

Author: 
Tom Acitelli
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
November 15, 2011

Creating a bicycle room for tenants at 345 Hudson Street turned out to be a good fit.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 12, 2012 - 17:45. categories [ ]

Some Say NYPD Turns Blind Eye to Bike Deaths

Author: 
Alison Bowen
Media Outlet: 
Metro NY
Date: 
October 26, 2011

The mother of a Williamsburg artist killed earlier this month while riding his bike spoke outside 1 Police Plaza yesterday, where she blasted cops for letting the driver who hit her son go free.

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 22, 2011 - 12:31. categories [ ]

Mother Of Cyclist Killed By Williamsburg Truck Driver Blasts NYPD

Author: 
John Del Signore
Media Outlet: 
gothamist
Date: 
October 26, 2011

Today at noon the parents, family, and friends of Brooklyn artist Mathieu Lefevre are holding a press conference and rally at NYPD Headquarters at 1 Police Plaza to press the NYPD to hold accountable

T.A. Program: 
Enforcement (Street Safety and Enforcement)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Web
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 22, 2011 - 11:00. categories [ ]

The Rise of Urban Biking

Author: 
Ben Adler
Media Outlet: 
The Nation
Date: 
September 27, 2011

Residents of American cities and college towns may have noticed a growing urban species whizzing down their streets.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 18:47. categories [ ]

Spreading Diplomacy on Two Wheels While Weathering Traffic and Shouts

Author: 
Christine Haughney
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
August 28, 2011

Few professions conjure up glamorous images like that of ambassadors. They are often social savants with the looks and accents to pass for characters in a James Bond film.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 18:00. categories [ ]

Promoting Safe Bicycling in City

Author: 
Billy Rennison
Media Outlet: 
Queens Courier
Date: 
August 3, 2011

As more bikers ride through the streets of New York City, Transportation Alternative is making sure they pedal with safety in mind.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 17:40. categories [ ]

Click if You See a Female Cyclist in Manhattan

Author: 
Christine Haughney
Media Outlet: 
New York Times
Date: 
July 12, 2011

It is a commonly used figure in the world of New York City cycling: Male cyclists outnumber female cyclists three to one.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Web
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 16:54. categories [ ]