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"New York is a world-class city for biking, and we are looking to build a world-class bike network," said DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. "The number of bike commuters has increased 77% since 2000. We now have more than 300 miles of on-street bike lanes, more than 5,000 bike racks, and have distributed more than 15,000 bicycle helmets. Alongside this infrastructure investment, we continue to look for new ways to reach our goal of doubling the number of bicycle commuters."
The DOT seeks expertise and information related to bike sharing programs from firms and other interested parties who would be able to implement such a program to serve both recreational and multi-modal transportation purposes. The DOT notes that the most successful existing Bike Sharing Programs minimize the cost to bike share users and provide a sufficiently extensive network of stations to accommodate a wide range of potential short trips in the network's area of focus. However the agency remains open to receiving any new ideas and financing structures that would meet New York City's framework.
Bike-sharing programs elsewhere incorporate low-cost access to a bike network in an urban setting. Users either pay a per-use fee to access a bicycle at a bike station (normally, near a mass transit hub) or they hold an annual membership which allows them regular access to the public bicycles. Users are then able to return the bicycles to any station in the system. Common uses are for commuting, recreation, quick trips, and travel between transit stations, resulting in an overall reduction in the use of motor vehicles. The bicycles used in the program often include unique markings or coloring to distinguish them from privately-owned bicycles.
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Jul 09, 2008 at 05:22 PM yeshivish Says:
in lkwd they should also do this
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Jul 09, 2008 at 05:25 PM OBER CHUCHIM Says:
it would be cheaper and bettwer these small hydrgen cars for a minimul price
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Jul 09, 2008 at 05:40 PM chaim Says:
to the new york city D.O.T . please remove the bike lane in the orthdox community of williamsburg.AS THE COMMUNITY OPPOSES IT DUE THE TRAFFIC DANGER & THE ISSUE OF MODESTY OF THE BICICLEIST.
THE ISSUE WAS BROUTH UP AT A COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING LAST MONTH.
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Jul 09, 2008 at 05:57 PM Anonymous Says:
anon 5:40
here we go again i was just waiting to see how long there would be another issur or so-called "ASKONIM" to intervene and start changing more stuff.
the latest was in the catskills with the KOSHER CHECK-OUT counters, in israel with the eged bus,
listen if u feel u cant go out then stay indoors and stare at the four walls i am sorry Reb Moshe ztz"l the satmar rebbe ztz"l and others never seemed to start making all these new chimrus if it was good for them then it is definitley good for us dont make urself holier than thou
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
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Jul 09, 2008 at 06:34 PM Boruch Says:
To all opposed, say aye, then you are in agreement, that yes we should do this by the very fact you have said aye. Sounds confusing - Jews have been blessed by Groucho Marx, but I don't think he would believe how proliferate his brand of comedy has become in the observant Jewish velt. He would kvell.
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Jul 09, 2008 at 07:25 PM lavdafka Says:
willi: get on your bike and loose ur belly. after all the overnight-kigul chulint is gonna end up chathing up with you...
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Jul 09, 2008 at 10:26 PM Anonymous Says:
HOW WOULD THIS WORK? PUT A BYCICLE ON THE STREETS OF NY AND IT GETS STOLEN IN NO TIME.
BUT THE IDEA ITSELF IS NOT A BAD ONE. IT WOULD BE NICE IF PEOPLE IN BORO PARK, FLATBUSH, MONEY, LAKEWOOD, ETC TOOK TO RIDING AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH BIKES. ITS HEALTHIRE, CHEAPER, AND WILL HELP UNCLOG THE STREET FROM TRAFFIC - WOULD EVEN BRING DOWN THE NOISE LEVEL OF THE INCESSANT HONKING BY A FEW DECIBELS.
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Jul 09, 2008 at 11:19 PM Anonymous Says:
Does anyone realize that this guy is NOT wearing a helmet?????? Heimisha yidden riding bikes, do yourself and your family a favour, WEAR HELMETS WHEN ON THE BIKE your HAT WILL NOT protect you in case of an accident. It didnt protect Mr. Goldberg A"H a couple of years ago Nebech
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Jul 10, 2008 at 06:25 AM Anonymous Says:
yea make it monsey to i wish
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Jul 10, 2008 at 09:04 AM tzadik Says:
Women are not allowed to ride bikes.
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Jul 10, 2008 at 11:29 AM Anonymous Says:
Please come to Bedford Ave. in Willi. to see what Chaim is referring to b4 u criticize him.
Besides, indeed because of traffic congestion these bikes are a nightmare, esp. with the way a lot of these cyclists ignore traffic rules, cut in front of you, don't stop for flashing school buses etc.
If the city wants to add bike lanes & take away from our parking spots & roadways, the least they can do is implement some sort of cyclist licensing program and TICKET THE OFFENDERS!
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Jul 10, 2008 at 02:26 PM farvusnisht Says:
I started riding a bike lately in bp and alot of people are showing me thumbs up, but some idiots are worrying "A chasidishe Yingerman? Shemst zich nisht" can you please tell me whats wrong to drive a bike?
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Jul 10, 2008 at 04:33 PM Anonymous Says:
Traditionally, there were Jewish Baal Agolos, not bike drivers... LOL