"Designs like this make our streets safer for everyone, whether you're biking, walking, or driving," said DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn, emphasizing the safety benefits of the proposed bike lane."
"Conceptually, I think I understand it makes sense to go across on 72nd Street," said City Councilmember Gale Brewer, expressing her concerns about the impact on local businesses."
"There's double parking, triple parking sometimes. I've personally spent hours trying to get the triple parking to go away," Brewer noted, highlighting the parking challenges in the area."
The Mamdani administration proposes a two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street to connect Central Park, enhancing cyclist access between the East and Hudson Rivers. The Department of Transportation plans to cut traffic lanes in half and implement turning restrictions for safety. The Upper West Side will be prioritized for construction, with plans for the Upper East Side to follow. Concerns from local businesses about delivery impacts and parking issues have been raised by City Councilmember Gale Brewer, highlighting potential challenges of the new lane.
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