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<title>NYC DOT Announces Major Step In Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Master Plan</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced it will host a series of community workshops on the future of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway—</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>NYC DOT And DOB Announce Bikes In Buildings Law To Take Effect Dec. 11</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner Robert LiMandri today announced the City is prepared to implement the Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law (Local Law 52).</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NYC DOT Announces 26 Percent Increase In Commuter Cycling And Calls On Cyclists To Use Lights To Be Seen And Safe</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that commuter bicycling in New York City has increased by a dramatic 26% in the last year, building on last year’s unprecedented growth and representing a more than doubling in bike commuting in just the last seven years.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>NYC DOT and Transportation Alternatives Announce Second Annual Bike Friendly Business Competition</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2009/pr09_044.shtml</link>
<description>The New York City Department of  Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) today announced the second annual Bike Friendly Business Competition in New York City is underway and called for entries. </description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Statements Of Nycdot Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan And Nycdob Commissioner Robert Limandri On The Passage Of Bike Access Legislation Today By The New York City Council  </title>
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<description>“This indoor bike-access legislation opens the door to improved access and parking for the growing number of bicycle riders in the City.  fgggg</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Completes Unprecedented Three-Year, 200-Mile Installation Of Bike Lanes, Making City Streets Safer For All Users</title>
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<description>NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today joined with NYC Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, NYC Health Department Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley, and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. to complete the City’s ambitious goal of building 200 bike-lane miles in all five boroughs in just three years, nearly doubling the citywide on-street bike network while reshaping the city’s streets to make them safer for everyone who uses them.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Launches "Look" Ad Campaign To Enhance Street Safety</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the launch of the new LOOK campaign, a dramatic, multi-platform public-service announcement which is already being seen by millions citywide on television networks and on posters at subway stations and other outdoor advertising locations. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>DOT and T.A. kick off Bike Month, calling on New Yorkers to join friends and family for a bike ride</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2009/pr09_022.shtml</link>
<description>With hundreds of miles of new, world-class bike lanes and more than 200 eventsto attend, New Yorkers have more ways to celebrate Bike Month NYC 2009</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 8 May, 2009 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sunday, May 3rd Street Closures for Five Boro Bike Tour </title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation today announced that rolling street, bridge and highway closures will occur on Sunday, May 3rd throughout the City to facilitate the annual TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr, 2009 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Winners announced in CityRacks design competition</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_051.shtml</link>
<description>A New Sidewalk Bicycle Rack is selected for New York City and Two Designs for Bicycle Parking in Buildings Are Recognized</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008, 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT announces 35% increase in commuter cycling from 2007 to 2008 and calls on cyclists to use lights to be seen &amp; safe</title>
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<description>DOT giving away light this week; Calls on drivers to be more aware of fastest growing street user</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008, 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Finalists Announced in "CityRack" Design Competition for New City Bike-Parking Standard</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_040.shtml</link>
<description>Prototypes are currently installed at Astor Place; winners to be announced October 24</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008, 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT and DCAS Team Up to Expand Bicycle Parking at Municipal Buildings in Lower Manhattan</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_032.shtml</link>
<description>Five government office buildings will see a total 300% increase in available bike parking for City workers</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008, 03:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title> DOT Installs David Byrne-Designed Bike Racks</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_031.shtml</link>
<description>Nine new, whimsical designs expected to spark interest in cycling among New Yorkers while adding eye-catching art to the City’s streets</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title> DOT and Transportation Alternatives Announce Winners of Bike Friendly Business Competition</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_024.shtml</link>
<description>Winners stand out for their commitment to promote bicycle commuting and using bicycles in their business operations</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Announces Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for Bringing Bike Share Program to NYC</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_020.shtml</link>
<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) released this week a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to examine the possibility of creating a bike share program in New York City. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Announces A Record Year For Citywide Bicycle Improvements </title>
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<description>NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today announced that the planned citywide bicycle improvements are on schedule, and an even more ambitious program is planned for the next twelve months.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Sunday May 4th Street Closures for Five Borough Bike Tour</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_012.shtml</link>
<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced rolling street closures will take place on Sunday May 4th throughout the City to facilitate the Annual Five Borough Bike Tour.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>City DOT and Transportation Alternatives Announce Bike Friendly Business Competition</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_010.shtml</link>
<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transportation Alternatives today announced the first Bike Friendly Business Competition in New York City.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>City DOT and Cooper-Hewitt Announce Bike Parking Design Competition</title>
<link>http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2008/pr08_009.shtml</link>
<description>New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and Paul Warwick Thompson, Director of Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, today announced an international design competition for bike parking in New York City.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Sadik-Khan Accept National Bicycle Friendly Community Awar</title>
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<description>Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today accepted the Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Award from the League of American Bicyclists during a meeting at City Hall. The award recognizes New York's commitment to improving conditions for bicycling and its investment in bicycling programs and facilities.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Grand Army Plaza Gets Safety Upgrade</title>
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<description>New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today announced that construction has begun at Grand Army Plaza on three large, landscaped pedestrian islands, five crosswalks and a protected bike path which will provide new safe connections for both pedestrians and cyclists.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>NYC Bicycle Safety Coalition Kicks Off 2007 Look Bicycle Safety Campaign</title>
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<description>New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today joined NYC Deputy Health Commissioner Lorna Thorpe, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White, and other representatives from the NYC Bicycle Safety Coalition to kick off the 2007 LOOK bicycle safety campaign.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>New Bicycle Safety Laws Take Effect On July 26 Free Helmets Available From NYC DOT</title>
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<description>Two commercial cyclist safety laws sponsored by Council members Gale Brewer and Alan Gerson take effect on July 26th, 2007, the city Department of Transportation announced today.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Installs Bicycle Racks at Busy Williamsburg Intersection</title>
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<description>New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today joined City Councilmember David Yassky and Community Board 1 Transportation Chair Teresa Toro to announce the completion of a new bicycle parking facility at the Bedford L subway stop in Williamsburg.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT and Chinese Chamber of Commerce Announce Free Helmet Distribution for Bicycle Delivery Workers</title>
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<description>Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and Chinese Chamber of Commerce Chairman David J. Louie announced today that they will distribute free NYC bicycle helmets to delivery workers on Tuesday, June 26th, 2007.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Introduces New"Shared Lane" Signs and Pavement Markings to Promote Safe Cycling and Encourage Bicyclists and Motorists to Share the Road</title>
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<description>New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Iris Weinshall today joined Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul White and cycling advocates to announce DOT's completion of newly designed shared lane signs and bicycle pavement markings.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>City Announces Unprecedented Citywide Bicycle Safety Improvements</title>
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<description>New York City Transportation Commissioner Iris Weinshall today joined Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, Parks &amp; Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly to announce a series of unprecedented bicycle safety improvements, including the addition of 200 miles of new on-street bicycle facilities (paths, lanes and routes) over the next three years.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Announces Plans for New Bicycle Lanes and Traffic Calming Measures in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans for 5 miles of new bicycle lanes and a series of traffic calming measures aimed at enhancing safety and connecting Prospect Park and the Dean and Bergen street bicycle lanes in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights to bicycle attractors such as the Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO/Vinegar Hill, the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Fort Greene Park.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT Breaks Ground on New Bike Path in Downtown Brooklyn</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that initial work began this week on a new two-way bicycle path on Tillary Street, between Cadman Plaza West and the Brooklyn Bridge Bike/Foot Path.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2005 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>DOT to Build New Bike Path to Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn</title>
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<description>The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced plans for the construction of a new two-way bicycle path on Sands Street, between Navy Street and the Manhattan Bridge Bike Path entrance.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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