Last night, Community Board 7 passed a resolution for Class 1 protected bike lanes on Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues by a vote of 28 to 7. The resolution stated that the CB asks the DOT to study the area to better understand how protected bike lanes will impact business, parking, traffic, and safety and to report back with a plan to build such lanes.

For those of you who know that I am a big cycling advocate, this represents a huge victory in creating a safer, more livable city for everyone as well as reducing the impact on the environment.Continue reading