Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee weighs extending two‑way protected bike lane on Lafayette Street
Summary
Manhattan City transportation committee discussed requests to extend a two‑way protected bike lane on Lafayette Street, safety concerns from deliveries and pedestrians, and a DOT response that widening is under consideration.
Members of the Manhattan City Transportation Committee discussed a proposal to extend a two‑way protected bike lane on Lafayette Street south from Prince Street toward West Fourth Street or Astor Place during a virtual meeting. Committee members and neighborhood residents described hazardous mid‑block conditions and urged a study and design changes to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
The discussion centered on a request to extend the existing two‑way segment north of Prince farther south so southbound and northbound cyclists can avoid Broadway. Committee members said delivery vehicles, double‑parked cars and heavy pedestrian flows on blocks south of Houston…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
