Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bicycle Parking

First Look: New CityRack Has Arrived

By Ben Fried | Aug 14, 2009 | 10 Comments

Hat tip to @zacfrank for this shot of the new CityRack, the first of its kind to be mass-produced and installed on a New York City sidewalk. After the "hoop" won the CityRack design competition last fall, DOT announced that it will install 5,000 of them in the next three years. Where is this one […]

It’s Official: Bicycle Access Bill Signed Into Law

By Ben Fried | Aug 14, 2009 | 18 Comments

This was the scene at City Hall yesterday afternoon as Mayor Bloomberg put his signature on the Bicycle Access Bill. The mayor also signed Intro 780, which will increase the amount of bike parking in commercial garages and lots. Bill sponsors David Yassky (dark tie) and Oliver Koppell (red and navy stripes) were on hand, […]

More Bike Parking News From City Council: 20,000 New Spaces on the Way

By Ben Fried | Aug 3, 2009 | 26 Comments

Intro 780 will require commercial parking facilities to add spaces for bikes — and signs announcing the availability of bike parking. Photo: 12th St David/Flickr. Somewhat lost amid the excitement over the Bicycle Access Bill, last week the City Council passed a second law that will significantly expand options for bike commuters looking for a […]

Private Sector Taps Into Demand for Bike Parking

By Brad Aaron | Jul 30, 2009 | 7 Comments

Here’s another promising development for New Yorkers in need of convenient bike parking. We received a tip that PrimoSpot.com has expanded its parking search capabilities to include bike racks. The site now has pictures and locations of racks in Manhattan (below 179th Street), western Brooklyn, western Queens and Hoboken. Just choose your search area on […]

So You Want Bicycle Access to Your Building. Now What?

By Ben Fried | Jul 30, 2009 | 5 Comments

In the weeks ahead, cyclists will get plenty of tips about how to take advantage of the recently passed Bicycle Access Bill. If you feel like you can’t wait to reverse your building’s bike policy, here’s the best advice we can give at the moment: Bide your time and be prepared. The law doesn’t take […]

In Historic Vote, City Council Passes Bicycle Access Bill

By Ben Fried | Jul 29, 2009 | 13 Comments

DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan speaks at a press event yesterday. That’s bill sponsor David Yassky in the green tie. The New York City Council voted 46-1 this afternoon in favor of Intro 871, the Bicycle Access Bill, opening the door to significant gains in commuter cycling. Cyclists who do not commute by bike have long […]

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