Cristina FurlongA fatality in Middle VillageIn less than two years, NYC School bus drivers have killed two pedestrians at intersections. A councilmember’s response is to bemoan DOT…Nov 7, 2019Nov 7, 2019
Cristina FurlongBuilding Healthy Communities Grant SummaryMake Queens Safer held a series of #familybiking events throughout 2018 with funding from the Parks Build Healthy Communities Grant.Jan 12, 2019Jan 12, 2019
Cristina FurlongFewer cars=fewer deaths- #Congestion Pricing NowChange driver behaviorJan 11, 2019Jan 11, 2019
Cristina FurlongVision Zero for NYC Schools 2018This is a work in progress, and I invite readers to comment and add to the conversation about how to make #NYC streets safer for our 1…Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018
Cristina FurlongOffended by NYC’s biggest Speed Camera OffendersAfter the death of two children in a traffic crash in Brooklyn last week, advocates and politicians started grandstanding about speed…Mar 15, 20181Mar 15, 20181
Cristina FurlongSanta Rides a Bike in QueensIn a borough that’s 48% foreign born, in a season not known for bicycling, on streets most wouldn’t consider kid friendly, Yes- Santa came…Feb 14, 2018Feb 14, 2018
Cristina FurlongWhy I’m attending World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Violence, and you should too.It was a very cold day. It was cold, and absolutely bitter. That was the day my friend Laura Newman called me to say a young child had been…Nov 17, 2017Nov 17, 2017
Cristina FurlongThe 4th Annual Zombie RideFamily cycling is growing in Queens, with more events every year. We started with the Zombie ride and are pleased to announce we’ll have…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Cristina FurlongGetting more kids on bikes- Pedal to Parks 2017Over the years, as a bike guide, advocate and commuting cyclist, I’ve had the opportunity to show off glorious NYC to unique groups from…May 8, 2017May 8, 2017
Cristina FurlongMy brains spinning like the wheels on my bike…over the death of a cyclist in NYC.Gelacio Reyes Rosendo is dead. He was killed on his bike while commuting home from work. About now, his 32 year old, strong, healthy body…Apr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017