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Industry News / Transportation
By Wayne Sheppard Commuters now have the ability to find the most convenient mode of transportation to get around New York City – right from their pocket. NYC DOT recently released the newest version of the iRideNYC application, found at http://www.iRide.nyc. ...
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By Wayne Sheppard DOT Regulations for Trailer Placement In relations to policies and procedures please note DOT regulations regarding trailer placement: Lower Manhattan (below Canal Street): No trailers allowed at all. All other boroughs: Trailers allowed for Major Alterations & ...
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By Johan Soltani If your office building has a freight elevator, you may have the opportunity to ride your bicycle to work. The “Bikes In Buildings” program was created by DOT and the Mayor’s office to allow bicycle access to ...
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By Wayne Sheppard This year’s Five Boro Bike Tour is approaching, and to prepare for the event a special event construction embargo is in effect from April 24 through May 3, 2015. Lane closures on the Arterial Highways and East ...
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By Wayne Sheppard Having lived in Harlem, at West 147th Street and 7th Avenue, for almost 30 years & participating in organized sports in Colonel Young Park, (located between West 142nd & West 145th Streets, and Lenox Avenue), I have ...
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By Renee Sosnowski The Environmental Control Board (ECB) has proposed a Rule to amend its Department of Transportation (DOT) Penalty Schedule. This rule lowers the penalty for failure to obtain a confirmation number for a street opening permit on a protected street. ...
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