paco (dave) abraham

i work in TV, and i bike a lot.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@ImpunityCity @mariagardenia22 @nyc_evsa @Shebbie4nyc @AFineBlogger @EricsRambles @queens_parents @JoannAriola32 @SpeakerMenin So you’ve never seen a car crash? Drivers aren’t aware of their surroundings all the time! Even with all the bells & whistles that light up and beep with objects around them, people still crash. People are indeed stupid, on two feet, two wheels, & four wheels!

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@kleib323 @ForgottenNY @Streetfilms Ha. Sadly, you’re right.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@kleib323 @ForgottenNY @Streetfilms I wasn’t actually sure if he was including himself in the “disgusted” group. I mean I love his website & in-depth history of so many spots, but he of all people knows that streets, places, and uses change over time!

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@ForgottenNY @Streetfilms If people disgusted w/ it just from headlines, I encourage them to try it out! All these things are very much open to all. Might take a few visits, and maybe they’ll find constructive suggestions for tweaking. But overall, cities worldwide are shifting to bike/ped infrastructure.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@EricsRambles Would you prefer more truck trips? Unless consumer habits change, there’s a ton of deliveries guaranteed.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@RMNewsome @NYC_DOT @nyc311 @BrooklynCB6 @CMShahanaHanif Amazing how some drivers literally are not looking at what’s in front of them!

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

This misaligned jersey barrier needs fixing b4 some #bikenyc rider is hurt. Been like this for months, maybe even years? Missing a solid foot of safety. Not sure if anyone else reported to @NYC_DOT, but @nyc311 I'd love the help doing so now since this pic was this weekend.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@chabot_jackson @CMShahanaHanif @RacioppoMike get them to @Bklyn_CB9 too please! East side of the park has the same excess of trucks! CC @eanorv @nypublicservant

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@NYPD71Pct any update from @NYPDnews on this? Box truck on residential street, unmoved for over a week, no plates, no registration, and has damaged a @NYCParks tree. Same truck has done this on this block before too.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

Really annoying when a commercial vehicle that consistently parks illegally on a residential street ALSO takes down entire branches. Sorry @TreesNewYork.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

Eager to hear from @nypd71pct. This truck has no plates or registration on Lincoln Road just west of Nostrand. It’s been in the vicinity on and off again for the last year.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@nyc311 @BrooklynCB6 @CMShahanaHanif thx

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

Is there legislation already mandating trees on private property do not block @NYC_DOT pedestrian signals? If not, who will introduce it!? @CMRitaJoseph, this is at Rogers & Maple. @nyc311 is there a category for this already?

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@vinbarone love the creativity in this!

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

Viewing panels legally must be between 3 & 6 feet from the ground... but I've never seen one lower than 5 feet. If @NYC_Buildings incentivized some at the lower height, NYC kids would be delighted. @AhmedTigani54 @NYCMayor https://t.co/itugLVGqEX

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@bestpeterward @NYC_DOT @nyc311 I’m curious if you’ve spoken with CB 8 or CB 9 about this at all. Wonder if either would have ideas.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@eanorv @prospect_park @BetterBedfordAv @NYC_DOT @Bklyn_CB9 @StreetsblogNYC Well technically the empire blvd bike lane connects to East NY Ave which gets you close-ish. But with this being the condition of that lane, it’s not quite highlight reel worthy, yet. East NY Ave could use a big upgrade. It’s a truck/#bikenyc route w/ zero protection.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

.@prospect_park is just 2 blocks away from @BetterBedfordAv here, but not even mentioned in #bikenyc signage. Bway junction is a 3.5 mile/ 20 min ride! Would be great for @NYC_DOT to adopt @Bklyn_CB9's request & add protected lanes to Empire Blvd @StreetsblogNYC @eanorv

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@PeterMoskos When a cyclist is hit, it is FDNY’s EMS service coming to help them. So why would it only be the job to help after injury & not support prevention? FDNY supports smoke detectors, not just fighting a fire after smoke. Right?

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@nick_benson @NYC_DOT @Estarkmiller @amNewYork Thank you! These are great. I hope one day every neighborhood has them so truck traffic is vastly reduced everywhere. Can CBs request locations too or is the survey just for businesses? If so, @Bklyn_CB9 we should be partners with DOT on this. Flatbush is ripe for it, no?

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

I couldn’t attend the TA gala but did watch a bunch of harassment videos by the protesters outside. @bfurnas deserves a medal for composure & endless respect for staying focused on the bigger picture - truly safer streets for all. Keep up the great work Ben.

[paco (dave) abraham @subtle116]

@CincinnatiNews_ Yes! You’re right! In that split second it was! Northbound traffic lane of Bedford was also empty! Amazing how things can move into and out of spaces, right?!