A federal judge yesterday upheld NYPD rules which effectively outlaw bicycle rides with 50 or more cyclists that proceed without a permit. The case is closely associated with police crackdowns on Critical Mass but affects any group ride of sufficient ...
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February 17, 2010 39 Comments
Judge’s Decision on NYPD Parade Rules Tinted By Windshield Perspective
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August 18, 2009 No Comments
This Week in Livable Streets Events
Tonight's Transportation Alternatives City Council candidate debate highlights a slow summer week on the Streetsblog Calendar. Other events include a NYMTC comment period deadline and the monthly meeting of the Five Borough Bike Club. Tues ...
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July 20, 2009 No Comments
This Week in Livable Streets Events
... River Alliance will discuss the Bronx River Greenway. The 5BBC invites attendees to learn about each project and give feedback. NYPD ...
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June 15, 2009 3 Comments
This Week in Livable Streets Events
... holding drivers accountable for their actions, tonight's 5BBC general meeting will feature remarks by Nassau County District Attorney ...
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June 4, 2009 14 Comments
Cops on Scooters Trail Greenway Cyclists
May's Bike Month Critical Mass reportedly drew more participants than usual, and NYPD responded by handing out a passel of trumped-up summonses. No surprise there, but as this video (from glassbeadian via Gothamist) shows, officers on scooters went so ...
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August 1, 2008 3 Comments
Help Put an End to Parade Rules and Police Tactics That Target Cyclists
... your story. They can be reached at [lawsuitinfo] [at] [5BBC] [dot] [org], and their deadline is Friday, August 8. Here are the ... reached and/or an email address, to: [lawsuitinfo] [at] [5BBC] [dot] [org]. Please contact us about the lawsuit only through this email ...
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March 28, 2007 7 Comments
Bike Club Files First Lawsuit Challenging NYPD “Parade Rules”
... city government is not one of the ordinary roles of the 5BBC. But organizing group bicycle rides is. The NYPD's parade ... in the route must be listed in the permit, and the 5BBC would have to appoint a "Chief Officer" for ... can download the case files and keep track of the 5BBC's progress on their website. Photo: Justin ...
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January 24, 2007 13 Comments
Ding Dong Bruce Smolka’s Gone
Newsday is reporting that NYPD Assistant Chief Bruce Smolka has filed for retirement. Smolka is reknowned for his needlessly aggressive tactics in breaking up peaceful political demonstrations, his disregard of basic civil rights and his all-too-frequ ...
