Make Queens Safer

Those of us in the cycling community are reeling and terribly saddened by the crash between an illegal stand up scooter and cyclist on the Queensborough bridge yesterday morning.

We have decades of riding, and advocating for safe streets, and this tragedy represents our evolving streetscape, and the need to stay ahead of the dangers, by redesigning dangerous roads and fighting for laws that will protect us.

In this case, the stand up scooter was not street legal. Can you believe any one of us can order this death trap online, have it delivered home, and hit the streets putting innocent people in danger.

Riding illegal vehicles on the bridge path is a critical concern that advocates have made government aware of for decades too. This must be the end of the reckless disregard for others on our bike paths.

Some of you know my son was in a very similar crash with an ebike on that bridge path two weeks ago.

must stop internet sales of illegal emobility devices to home addresses here. And we must enforce the speed and weight limits on ebikes and scooters right away. Personally, I know plenty of dear people who have lost loved ones to traffic violence. So, this post by my son, who commutes QBB every day, is especially critical for New Yorkers to understand.

This is horrifying, revolting and terribly sad. Both killed by a collision that was certainly preventable. However, the speeds and the lane conflict that originally brought the separated lanes to the Queens Borough Bridge, are not resolved. EScooters, modified class 2 or higher ebikes, and motor bikes have no place in this narrow bike lane. Our condolences to the loved ones who expected these people to return home safely. Our pleas continue to NYPD 108th Precinct and NYC DOT to restrict dangerous driving whenever and wherever it happens.

2 men killed in scooter-bike collision on Queensboro Bridge, NYPD says Both were riding in the bike lane in opposite directions when they crashed, police said.

Look at this wonderful event coming up, tucked inside another wonderful event. The best part- it's showcasing Elmhurst Queens! My heart. Full link to everything is in the comments.

Come out for the first annual "Blessing of the Wheels and Heels" I have a feeling this is going to be a very fun and spirited event for all of us old timers who have biked for decades, as well as the newbies who will ride on much different roads, and different wheels.
'Look for more info on Elmhurst Day too. It's jam packed with guided tours and food choices.

The proposed route for the Queens Waterfront Greenway is here. It's going to be awesome for riders of all ages and abilities. Registration link is in the comments. I love our multiculturalism, so I'm posting these myriad languages.

Your input will ensure the best route and path for our communities along the 16 mile greenway. Join us and NYC DOT for a workshop. The will host in Astoria, Corona and Flushing.

Workshop Date: May 28th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (10-25 41st Avenue, Astoria)
Interpretation available

If you can’t make it, join us at one of our other Open Houses:

Workshop Date: June 3rd
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Louis Armstrong House Museum (34-56 107th Street, Corona, NY 11368)
Interpretation available

Workshop Date: June 9th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Glow Cultural Center (133-29 41st Avenue, (1st Floor) Flushing, NY 11355)
Interpretation available