Federalism sure beats secession
It’s silly to secede over a presidential election, says Glenn Harlan Reynolds in USA Today. But people also call for secession when feeling exploited by a central government, and we should revisit...
View Article‘Complete streets’ concept works
While reading Chris Churchill’s column on pedestrian safety (“Pedestrians, not vehicles, must be a priority, Feb. 15), I saw a glimmer of hope in the comments from the office of Albany Mayor Kathy...
View ArticleAdd bike lanes to Madison Avenue
My older brother and I often use our bikes as modes of transportation rather than a car. It provides us with exercise and an easy way to travel within the city of Albany. I often bike to the Albany...
View ArticleBicyclists must keep off the sidewalks under law
In his letter supporting bike lanes on Madison Avenue (“Add bike lanes to Madison Avenue,” Aug. 19), Benjamin Wells wrote: “Whether I’m on the street or on the sidewalk, I don’t feel safe biking around...
View ArticleCyclists must also obey traffic laws
I’m sorry that Benjamin Wells and his brother “don’t feel safe biking around Albany” (Aug.18), and I can understand the position of the advocates for dedicated bicycle lanes on Madison Avenue. However,...
View ArticleMany benefits from protected bike lanes
The Madison Avenue Road Diet is without a doubt a positive change for the neighborhood. I not only use my bike to get to and from work, but I also use my vehicle. I’m a millennial, a Saint Rose and...
View ArticleBike lane a smart move for Albany
I have owned my home in the Park South neighborhood in Albany for almost 30 years. One of the realities that one confronts while living here is that many of our major streets are tricky to navigate....
View ArticleBike riders need protected lanes
As the city of Albany decides whether to build protected bike lanes along Madison Avenue, it’s important to recognize the effect this will have on accessibility to outdoor recreational opportunities...
View ArticleRedesign of street promises a better Albany
As owners of a business located on Madison Avenue, we are in full support of Albany’s first-ever protected bike lanes being a part of the Madison Avenue redesign. Protected bike lanes would enhance the...
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