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NYC’s cycling improvements
Since Austin is in the midst of getting the proposed 2020 Master Bike Plan passed through the city council, I thought it would be interesting to see how New York City has upgraded their bicycling infrastructure. From Bike Rumor, here’s some interesting facts. …
Although New York City used other U.S. and International cities as a model for improving and building more than 200 miles of lanes and paths over the last three years, it’s now a model for the rest of us looking to improve our own city’s cycling facilities.
Some of the ideas institued in NYC’s new and existing lanes include:
- Bike Boxes (see video) that give cyclists advance line ups at traffic lights, making them more visible to turning traffic.
Wider bicycle lanes with buffers against parked cars and traffic, reducing “dooring” and vehicular intrusion.
Green colored bike lanes that visually differentiate them from traffic lanes.
Intersection markings and turn lane guides for both motorists and cyclists.
It’s encouraging to see one of the most car-centric cities in the world building out proper cycling infrastructure, and it’s even more encouraging to see that so many people are using it and clamoring for more!
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By Ride a bike
June 2, 2009 2:17 PM | Link to this
Go NYC! Man, if there is any place that needs to have less car congestion, it’s New York City. The first time I was there I sat in a cab for 20 minutes before I said screw it and just got out and walked to the theater. Such a high population in the island of Manhatten deserve more transportation options and less noise and stress that all the car traffic brings. Yes, there are the subways, but who wants to be underground when you could be riding a bike outside?
By just sayin
June 3, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this
I love it, congrats to Austin for making this leap but there’s always better. Every major city should be more cyclist friendly and to answer Ride a Bike, remember that although car traffic is unbearable at times so is the cold about 4 months out of the year out there, ain’t no riding in that.
By just sayin
June 3, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this
I love it, congrats to Austin for making this leap but there’s always better. Every major city should be more cyclist friendly and to answer Ride a Bike, remember that although car traffic is unbearable at times so is the cold about 4 months out of the year out there, ain’t no riding in that.
By warm winter
June 10, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this
I live in nyc and ride my bike year round. This requires advanced technology such as: hat, mittens, and wool socks