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Manhattan CB2 executive committee votes to send letter urging protected bike lanes on West Street
Summary
The Community Board 2 Executive Committee voted unanimously May 11 to send a letter asking state and park authorities to explore a temporary, protected two-way bike lane on West Street and to recommend runners use the Hudson River Greenway during COVID-19-related open-streets measures.
The Manhattan Community Board 2 Executive Committee voted unanimously May 11 to send a letter asking the governor and the Hudson River Park Trust to explore routing cyclists on West Street in both directions with a protective barrier and to recommend that runners use the Hudson River Greenway.
Committee member Dan described the proposed letter and the rationale: "I'm happy to write something where you say we want cyclists on West Street, in both directions and a barrier to protect it from, the road vehicles, from cars, and with a recommendation that runners get the the greenway." Carter, chairing the meeting, then put the proposal to a raised‑hand vote; the committee recorded no opposing votes or abstentions and adopted the motion.
Why it matters: committee members said the change would separate faster…
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