Bike Lane in Williamsburg Slated for Removal

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

A 14-block bike lane along Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is slated for removal. In a statement, the city's Department of Transportation says the lanes between Flushing and Division Avenues are being removed as part of an ongoing adjustment. The DOT would not comment further.

Wiley Norvell of the group Transportation Alternatives says it's part of a crucial bike route to the Williamsburg Bridge: "Bike lanes are only as good as they places they take you to, point A to point B, and this definitely fills a part of the network that we think is necessary."

Norvell says cyclists have the same rights as motor vehicles and they're allowed to take a full lane of traffic if that's what they need to feel safe. He adds that on the whole the city has done a good job of creating more bike lanes and doesn't expect to lose more lanes in the future.

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