Helping Our Cities Make the Transition | Momentum Magazine

Photo by Dmitry Gudkov

Riding the Prospect Park West protected bicycle lane is safe and convenient for all ages and abilities.

Every transition is a challenge and what I love most about challenges is that they are also an opportunity.

This past May, I spent an afternoon riding the protected bike lane on 9th Avenue in New York City. On a beautiful, upright Viva city bike, perfect for riding safely with my head up, I enjoyed spotting the new bike share stations dotting the protected lane. I quickly noticed the difference between riding on a narrow and unprotected bike lane, like on nearby 6th Avenue, to that of riding on a protected route. Even though I am confident riding in any city and on any street, my experience was exponentially more enjoyable on a protected bike lane

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