Manhattan Community Board 4 Hearing on Eighth Avenue Cycle Track

by calendar on November 18, 2008

When
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

6 p.m. -- Meeting starts
6:20 -- A DOT presentation will be followed by questions on the proposal.
6:45 -- Public comments begin. Comments should be limited to two minutes.
Where
Fulton Center Auditorium
119 Ninth Av. (bet. 17th & 18th Sts.)
Manhattan
More Info
Streetsblog

The transportation committee of Manhattan Community Board 4 will host a public meeting regarding DOT plans for a protected bike lane on Eighth Avenue from W. 14th to W. 23rd Street.

Phase one of the project [PDF], from Bank Street to 14th, is currently underway, and plans are to extend the lane north next spring. Though the city is not bound by community board recommendations, it is important that supporters of the lane turn out to counter what has been vocal opposition -- particularly given the success of the cycle track on Ninth Avenue, which in its first year has seen:

  • a 50 percent decline in injuries (from all crashes)
  • a 41 percent decline in total crashes (36% decline in reportable crashes)
  • a 36 percent decline in crashes involving pedestrians
  • a drop in sidewalk riding
  • a 57 percent increase in cyclists