Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bicycle Parking

Streetfilms: Full-Service Bike Parking in Brazil

By Brad Aaron | May 8, 2009 | 25 Comments

On a recent trip to Brazil, Streetfilms’ Elizabeth Press visited ASCOBIKE, a bicycle parking garage outside São Paulo. ASCOBIKE serves 1,700 riders daily, many of whom hop a train to complete their commute from Mauá, "a city with zero bike infrastructure." Membership perks include safety and maintenance tips, bike repair service and even legal advice, […]

Bike-Friendly Zoning Amendment Clears City Council

By Ben Fried | Apr 23, 2009 | 6 Comments

Photo: Department of City Planning [PDF]. Yesterday the City Council approved a zoning change that mandates secure bike parking in new construction, putting the rule into effect. The amendment will help cyclists avoid the risks of locking up on-street by requiring new apartment buildings and offices to provide space for people to put their rides. […]

Action Alert: Hearing Tomorrow on Bike Parking Zoning Amendment

By Brad Aaron | Mar 30, 2009 | No Comments

Tomorrow morning the City Council Zoning Subcommittee will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to require bike parking in new construction (not to be confused with the Bikes in Buildings Bill, which would improve access to existing workplaces). The hearing will be held at 9:30 at 250 Broadway, between Park Place and […]

Locking Up Is Hard to Do

By Ben Fried | Mar 17, 2009 | 20 Comments

Is bike rack installation keeping up with meter removal? Photo: velcroTABandthewalkman/Flickr 2008 was a banner year for bike rack installations in New York City. DOT put in 1,377 racks in the fiscal year ending last July, according to the Mayor’s Management Report — up from 320 the previous year. And when DOT unveiled its new […]

Bike-Friendly Zoning Advances to City Council. Bike Access Bill Next?

By Ben Fried | Mar 6, 2009 | 3 Comments

Intro 871 would make it much easier to — gasp! — bring your bike to work. Photo: Transportation Alternatives [PDF] On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment to require bicycle parking in new construction. The City Council now has a 50-day window to vote on and finalize the measure. Should the zoning […]

Indoor Parking Swap: More Space for Bikes, Less for Cars?

By Ben Fried | Feb 5, 2009 | 12 Comments

A diagram showing proposed bike parking requirements for one class of residential construction. Source: DCP (PDF) Yesterday the City Planning Commission heard feedback on a proposed zoning amendment to mandate bike parking in new construction. Together with the Bikes in Buildings Bill, which would improve bike access to existing buildings, the measure is intended to […]

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