Keyword: Deb Travis | The Riverdale Press

This isn’t the first time neighbors opposed the installation of bicycle lanes and claimed their concerns were ignored by the city’s transportation department. Something similar happened a few years ago along Broadway in front of Van Cortlandt Park, and some think history is repeating itself with bike lanes on Mosholu Avenue.

DOT takes the ‘fast lane’ on Mosholu Ave

Ideally, community boards and city agencies are supposed to work in tandem to optimize the quality of life for people who call a neighborhood home. But sometimes, the city agency reminds the community board its input is only advisory, and ultimately it can decide to just do what it wants. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 6/13/21

The traffic island at Van Cortlandt Avenue West and Sedgwick Avenue received renewed attention following a recent traffic accident and fatality. Modifications to the island were among several requests neighbors made to improve traffic safety in Van Cortlandt Village at last month’s traffic and transportation committee meeting.

It takes a village — for traffic safety in the Village

It might seem, more often than not, a community focuses on a few topics du jour when it comes to traffic safety. Among them are bicycle lanes and parking. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 6/13/21

Biden calls out anti-Semitic attacks

Although he didn’t specifically reference the vandal attacks against four synagogues in Riverdale, President Joe Biden last week did speak out on the rise of anti-Semitic attacks, calling them “despicable, unconscionable, un-American, and they must stop.” more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/6/21

The question addressed to Community Board 8’s traffic and transportation committee: Should the neighborhood prioritize bicycle lanes or double-parking? And while the committee established double-parking was still illegal, bike riders didn’t fare well, as the committee struck down bike lanes on Mosholu Avenue.

CB8, shops give bike lanes a Bronx cheer

As the warmer months approach, more people are turning to outdoor activities. Among them? Bicyclists. But if any of them are looking for designated space along streets like Mosholu Avenue, they may need to keep looking. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/25/21

It seems bicycle lanes aren’t on the table anymore as part of a package of recommended changes to Independence Avenue in an effort to curb speeding traffic. Community Board 8’s traffic and transportation committee decided to remove many of the proposed flexible delineators from their list of suggestions as well after they, too, proved less than popular.

Proposed traffic calming hits roadblock

Anonymous posting can be a nuisance. But when that anonymity migrates from the internet to the side of city streets, it can cause a bit more trouble — not to mention sending a project you’ve spent the better part of six months working on essentially back to square one. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 4/11/21

Roundabouts are few and far between in the city, but one exists locally at West 246th Street and Fieldston Road. A few community members proposed the idea of installing a roundabout at West 237th Street and Independence Avenue to halt reckless driving, but the idea proved a bit unpopular at a recent Community Board 8 traffic and transportation committee meeting.

Neighbors may seek ‘roundabout’ solution to traffic

It’s been two months since a working group from Community Board 8’s traffic and transportation committee proposed some potential changes to Independence Avenue, but the committee hasn’t given up on the point where Independence meets West 237th Street. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 2/28/21

Deb Travis has spent the past several months leading a working group brainstorming ideas that could possibly solve reckless driving along the Independence Avenue corridor. While only suggestions, some of the ideas — like installing bicycle lanes to narrow the street — proved less than popular at a Community Board 8 traffic and transportation committee meeting last week.

CB8 still far away from solving Independence Ave

A community board meeting probably isn’t the hottest place to be on a Thursday evening. But when there’s a possibility something might impact parking, it’s an entirely different story. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 1/31/21

Kenneth Rowe predicted that one day a car would hit him at the intersection of West 232nd Street and Independence Avenue because its layout was unsafe. That prediction came true in mid-December when a turning car knocked Rowe to the ground.

Turning the corner revamping intersection

No one expects to get hit by a car when crossing the street, yet it’s more common than many might think. Cars killed 120 pedestrians in New York in 2019, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association — behind only California, Florida and Texas. And many of them lose their lives on New York City’s streets. more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 1/24/21

A man takes his dog for a walk through Seton Park on a chilly December morning. The park sits along Independence Avenue, which could become the site of several road design changes in the near future as part of an effort to discourage drag racing on the avenue.

Change could soon be inbound for Independence

For the better part of the year, Independence Avenue has been the site of reckless driving and street racing. With the danger the practices pose — in addition to the noise —it’s no surprise those who live on and nearby the street are fed up. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 12/27/20

Two drivers barter for space at the mouth of West 238th Street between Cannon Place and Sedgwick Avenue. These three streets were at the center of a recent DOT study to convert this section of West 238th into a one-way street.

One-way or highway? West 238th could get makeover

If there’s one thing this part of the Bronx is known for, it’s narrow streets. Sometimes, parking on both sides of the street is so restrictive, it can really only accommodate one-way traffic — even if it’s a two-way street. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 11/1/20