Clear our insane Bike Lanes

Cycling use to be such a simple thing!!!!


Scott M Stringer
Borough President of Manhattan


Dear Friend,

After receiving numerous constituent complaints, my office studied bike lane use in neighborhoods throughout Manhattan. The verdict was clear: while bike lanes bring a tremendous benefit to New York City, misuse by all parties— motorists, pedestrians and cyclists —undermines their success. Over 22 hours my staff observed more than 1,700 infractions ranging from motor vehicles driving through the lanes and pedestrian use to cyclists going the wrong direction.

Today I announced the results of this unprecedented study, entitled Respect the Bike Lane and Clear the Path, and proposed several key recommendations to improve bike lane safety including increased enforcement, a public education campaign on dooring, and reserving parking spots for deliveries along commercial streets to discourage potential bike lane blockages


If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions on this or any other work my office is doing please do not hesitate to call 212.669.8300

From The Gothamist
http://gothamist.com/2010/10/08/bike_lanes_need_greater_protection.php