"Creating a protected, two-way bike lane on 72nd Street will finally deliver a safe, seamless crosstown connection between the Hudson River Greenway, Central Park, and the East Side Greenway, filling a major gap in Manhattan's cycling network."
"Designs like this make our streets safer for everyone, whether you're biking, walking, or driving. This proposal reflects our commitment to safer streets and meets the growing demand for cycling."
"The redesign is aimed at making cycling far safer along the corridor, as DOT says protected bike lanes reduce injury risks for cyclists by 34%."
"Cycling has exploded in popularity over the past several years, with 620,000 daily cycling trips recorded by DOT in 2023, marking a 64% increase over a decade."
The Department of Transportation plans to redesign West 72nd Street by removing two lanes of car traffic to create a two-way protected bike lane. This bike lane will connect Central Park with the Hudson River Greenway and link to existing bike lanes on Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues. The redesign aims to improve safety for cyclists, as protected lanes reduce injury risks by 34%. The proposal reflects a commitment to safer streets and addresses the growing demand for cycling in Manhattan.
Read at www.amny.com
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