BICYCLE BLUEPRINT: A PLAN TO BRING BICYCLING INTO THE MAINSTREAM IN NEW YORK CITY

Each of the chapters in this study treats a different facet of bicycling experience in New York City. Though the emphasis varies according to topic, all chapters include (i) analysis of current policies - or lack thereof - which help shape current cycling conditions, and (ii) recommendations for change to improve bicycling conditions and further the social goals of personal mobility, fiscal savings, clean air and safer, more convivial streets. The table of contents lists the following: NYC CYCLING 1. Integrating NYC's Bicycle Policy 2. State of Cycling in New York City 3. Cyclists and City Streets "A Bike and a Prayer"; RIDING INFRASTRUCTURE 4. Street Design 5. Bridges 6. Road Surfaces 7. Greenways 8. Parks 9. Bicycles and Transit 10. Reducing Traffic; SECURITY 11. Bicycle Theft 12. On-Street Parking 13. Indoor Parking; ON THE JOB CYCLING 14. Bicycle Messengers "Fifth, Park and Madison" 15. Freight Cycles 16. Government Cycling; REDUCING RISKS 17. Accidents "Three Who Died 18. Air Pollution; BICYCLE EDUCATION 19. Schools 20. Public Education.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Alternatives

  92 Saint Marks Place
  New York City, NY  United States  10009
• Authors:
  • Herman, M
• Publication Date: 1993

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Photos;
• Pagination: 160 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Bicycle commuting; Bicycle crashes; Bicycle facilities; Bicycle lanes; Bicycle travel; Bicycling; Bridges; City planning; Design; Education; Fatalities; Greenways; Mobility; Parking; Parks; Policy; Public transit; Savings; Streets; Surfaces; Theft; Traffic safety; Transportation departments; Tricycles; Urban travel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bicycle messengers; Freight cycles
• Geographic Terms: New York (New York)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00762424
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 2 1999 12:00AM