Bike lanes in New York - a story from a Transport Department

Well, it is evident that for many citizens of New York City the idea of taking a ride by bicycle appeared to be full of concerns. The risk of getting doored and the risk of collision with a bus may have stood as the potential reason for that. Commuting is what our city is all about, and it has been in department’s greatest interest to ensure maximum level of safety in this respect. Our team insisted on creation of parking-protected bike lanes. …