Pedaling On Broadway

Since 2006, New York City has created over 161 miles of bicycle routes. Expect more to come. A recent Transportation Alternatives report recommended that Broadway be reduced from six vehicle lanes to four in order to create a safe bicycle lane. In addition to safe bicycle routes, it recommended additional pedestrian space and revised parking and movement plans for vehicles. While some New Yorkers favor these green changes, many believe that gridlock and other traffic problems are just around the corner. The city says more “skinny” streets are coming. It might make sense to examine recently installed pedestrian plazas and all bike lanes to measure the impact they’ve made on NYC neighborhoods. What’s needed is a balance between commerce, commuting... and common sense.

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