The Department of Transportation has revised its bike lane proposal, prioritizing parking concerns over cyclist safety. The initial plan aimed to extend a protected bike lane to the Hudson River Greenway. Following community feedback, the new plan reroutes cyclists onto Riverside Drive, placing them in direct conflict with fast-moving traffic. The plan includes limited safety changes, such as a curb extension, but fails to address existing risks at intersections that threaten cyclists. Critics argue that this proposal does not adequately protect cyclists and could lead to increased accidents.
The new plan has been criticized for moving cyclists into the path of fast-moving cars, increasing danger without adequately addressing existing safety issues.
By rerouting cyclists onto Riverside Drive, the Department of Transportation prioritizes parking concerns over cyclist safety, despite historical data showing increased risks.
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