
New York City’s Department of Transportation is launching a new program that will test out different barrier types along city bike lanes in order to find which material is the most protective for the city’s cyclists.
New York City’s bike lanes are about to get a little safer. According to a recent announcement, the city’s Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program to protect bike lanes with materials other than jerseys. As the announcement explains, the program falls under the city’s broader two-year initiative to harden half of its bike lanes “using sturdier materials that can keep lanes clear for cyclists.” Continue reading