As Gershon talked, nearly 20 cyclists cycled past. About the same number of cars, around 25, went past the presser. Seems like the road is in perfect balance.

One woman talked about how dangerous the road has become for pedestrians, especially children and the elderly. Most cars on the road operate between 5 to 10 mph. The probability of surviving a crash at that speed is astronomically high. If the bike lane has brought down speeds, then this makes her statement highly illogical, after all the crossing distance is now shorter thanks to the buffer and bike lane.

Just think if this road were wider and cars travelling say 20 mph. If you get hit at that speed, the chances of dying in a crash jump dramatically. And once you hit 30 mph – you are more likely to die than not.

Let’s be honest then, what is this really all about? Is it about the ability to double park? Is this just about not wanting to have a safe place for cyclists to ride? What is it? Cause the facts do not support its removal.

This doesn’t even deserve a response. Nor should the city engage in a round of Mother May I with this clown.

Nevertheless, when I called his office to complain, the calls were not returned. Other neighbors say the same thing. Even emails were ignored

This is a desperate, cynical publicity stunt by an incompetent incumbent facing defeat in an an election that is three weeks away. Where was Gerson when we needed him?

Oh, right. Voting to extend his own term limits and giving himself a job for four more years. Or so he thought. Gerson gotta go!

Inhibits deliveries? Can’t double park in the bike lane?

If that’s the case, he’s tacitly admitting that much of city’s bike lane network is already compromised by cars. The Grand St. bike lane is a solution that works – of course drivers hate it b/c you can’t undermine it.

Why doesn’t he doesn’t Gerson do something constructive and focus on parking reform?

Furthermore, does Gerson honestly deny there’s a congestion problem downtown? How many more cars does he think we can squeeze into Lower Manhattan?

These are the questions politicians should be asked when they attack bike lanes.

To be sure that your support is actually registered, cc the Community Board on your letter:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/cb/cb_manhattan.shtml

You can also cc Transportation Alternatives:
127 West 26th Street, Suite 1002
New York, NY 10001

“End Safe Bike Lanes Now!”

“Make Grand Street Dangerous Again!”

“Un-green NYC”

“Cars for congestion”

“Car owners against safe biking”