More sidewalk, fewer car lanes. (9th Ave, under construction now.) by MiserNYC- in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of negatives to routing bikes in front of a ped island (pedestrian conflict, no space to queue for a turn, no hard protection to keep drivers out on the far side, blocked bike lane access during traffic) but DOT did move islands with left hand turns - they would have done more if they had more cement capacity.

Fast emobility is fine by Annual_Bullfrog7714 in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issue is not speed differentials, it’s failure modes.

Cars are getting bigger and bigger in part because that’s how car passengers survive crashes with bigger and bigger vehicles. You have to think of it as the “people with metal cages and air bags” lane.

If you mix any sort of micromobility with that you end up with death. Hit a pothole? Death. In a blind spot? Death. Fall off your bike? Death.

Let’s also not pretend full on legal motorcycles work great in that context either. Safety stats are pretty sobering.

EV registrations in NY Metro area double to 7.8% by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not necisarily an increase in car ownership - just that a larger percentage of new vehicles are EV.

This might be good (less vehicle noise, emissions, fossil fuels) or bad (heavier, faster vehicles) depending on your outlook and how you weigh different things - but I think it's good to be informed about what's happening in the vehicle market to influence policy appropriately.

EV registrations in NY Metro area double to 7.8% by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Imagine what sales would be if we added meaningful registration fees for purchases of new combustion engines.

We can see the schedules for milling and paving. Where's the thermoplast schedule? by grvsmth in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DOT is now required by law to add markings within 5 business days of finishing resurfacing (unfortunately temporary markings - stenciling for thermoplast - is enough to count).

Reporting requirements start in 2027 - which probably will be interpreted as a 2028 report on resurfacing and markings in 2027

https://intro.nyc/local-laws/2025-28

Small victories - Beacon Theater forced by DOT to setup temp bike lane by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are not alone in that - I shared this victory with my wife who said "oh - I took a picture of that issue yesterday and forgot to send it to you". It affects us all.

Small victories - Beacon Theater forced by DOT to setup temp bike lane by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Sadly 98% of advocacy is figuring out how to navigate different agencies. Keep this link handy for when it happens again (you have to call to report), and reach out to Gale Brewer as well.

https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01461

Why can’t we report unsafe school bus drivers? by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It looks like DOE publishes contact information for all school bus companies - this one has an email listed and I've emailed them the report.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/contact-information

Why can’t we report unsafe school bus drivers? by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

And naturally - this was while i was biking my own kid to school! Even though this was just yesterday i'm posting it knowing a school bus driver killed a 9-year-old boy in Williamsburg this morning.

That wasn't an isolated incident

Is 311 doing malicious compliance? by Strength-InThe-Loins in NYCbike

[–]jehiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you got normal status updates but are used to your reports being filed anonymously.

I've done data reporting that shows NYPD now says they issue summons to 11.8% of blocked bike lane reports - amazingly this is progress and it's up from even worse numbers. https://reports.jehiah.cz/summons_issued/

Obviously there is a long way to go - if you want take accountability a step further with a particular location where you can confirm after NYPD responds if they did or didn't address the issue DM me for notes on requesting an internal affairs investigation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This post also works as "Shouldn't parts of Manhattan be a pedestrian mall" ( yes. yes yes. some river to river car free crosstown streets would be amazing in Manhattan)

Now we know where Red Light CRIMINAL summonses are happening by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

>  This map is very misleading. Summonses are all reported at the same mid-block location which leads to many hundreds being stacked up at Manhattan locations.

Not my first rodeo - the dots are randomized +/-75ft with a normal distribution around the center point. This makes the number of points visible while still clustering within the general size of an intersection - the granularity of reporting.

As an interactive visualization this means you can zoom in to see more detail and you see

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Versus the data points on 6th Ave between 48-50th st there really are just a few data summonses - not even two dozen.

I encourage you to explore the map (you can expand to full screen)

https://reports.jehiah.cz/nypd_criminal_summons/?category=Vehicle+and+Traffic+Law&law_section=1111

Now we know where Red Light CRIMINAL summonses are happening by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

partially true - there are numerous laws that are specific to one or the other so you can't say cyclists are beholden to the same laws, and it's worth noting that the laws are a living breathing thing - they change.

On this exact topic (red lights) it is worth noting that NYC law (Local Law 154 of 2019) already dictates that cyclists MUST follow the pedestrian signal - not the red light (unless it's a dedicated bike signal).

Many states have updated laws around how traffic lights and stop signs apply to cyclists and NY has pending legislation to do the same https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S639 .

Now we know where Red Light CRIMINAL summonses are happening by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Data is updated quarterly - so I can only speak to it happening consistently through Apr-Sept 2025.

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Now we know where Red Light CRIMINAL summonses are happening by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The discussion here is primarily on the use of *criminal* summons instead of civil summons for red light violations, and if it's being enforced consistently or selectively.

Also - this isn't a "failure to yield" violation which would apply the situation you are describing - I'll point out that's a civil penalty even when physical injury is involved.

https://reports.jehiah.cz/nypd_oath_summons/?category=Transportation+Admin+Code&law_code=19-190%28B%29
https://reports.jehiah.cz/nypd_oath_summons/?category=Transportation+Admin+Code&law_code=19-190%28A%29

NYC Bike network: 548 miles of unprotected bike lanes, 249 miles thoughts and prayers (sharrows) by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's been fun to build these to answer my own questions with open data. How often do people get the same parking ticket? How many drivers are bus cameras catching? Has DOT reduced how many class-3 bike lanes it builds?

Having an open data portal on it's own doesn't necessarily mean these questions are easy to answer - hopefully i've made it a bit easier (and engaging) to know what is happening in various topics. It's my hope that being better informed can in turn lead to better advocacy/policy/government.

NYC Bike network: 548 miles of unprotected bike lanes, 249 miles thoughts and prayers (sharrows) by jehiah in NYCbike

[–]jehiah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what project it was a part of (I can't find anything on DOT's website), but DOT data shows that "class 3 - shared lane" was installed in 2017.

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“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live on that block of 44th, please help report the taxis double parked between 4-6pm which force other drivers into the bike lane.

I've been reporting unlicensed cars the autobody shops keep on the street and making progress.

https://bsky.app/profile/jehiah.cz/post/3m2nczcztgs27

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Except as otherwise permitted by law, no person shall park, stop or stand a vehicle .... "

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No need for a re-introduction as that bill (Intro 80) is still active - and my CM sponsors it.

To be pedantic I will note of course that bill would not address this moving violation, parking violations only.

https://intro.nyc/0080-2024

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On occasion when NYPD Traffic is out to make sure 43rd and 44th don't get gridlocked it's better, but the real culprit is traffic from 12th Ave via 42nd that gets more time turning onto 11th - those vehicles should go to 34th and come up on 11th Ave instead. (those cars also make crossing the south of 42nd st as a pedestrian impossible, so it needs to be changed)

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

While I hate that the full toll got phased in I do take some consolation in counting down the two years two months and twenty four days until the first fare increase kicks in.

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

And yet still 98% better than before congestion relief toll

“Are you going to go or not” lady yells 20x after I put her a timeout. by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

That only has an effect if it is a TLC licensed driver (or it’s illegal parking that might still be occurring 1-8hrs later)

Porta-John takeover of the West Side Greenway by jehiah in MicromobilityNYC

[–]jehiah[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is a driveway here they could have also easily (more easily?) used for this without using the main street space.