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Bike-Sharing in New York City
Anchor intro: It's only been five months since the launch of New York City's bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, and it seems that everywhere you look New Yorkers are on the streets cycling. In fact, more than 200,000 New Yorkers are biking every day, sharing the roadways with motorists and pedestrians. Cabs stopping to pick up passengers will enter a bike lane and suddenly slam on the brakes. We've all seen New York cabs fight over a fare, they will cut into the bike lane and stop short and boom!
Host: However, the adjustment to having new vehicles not the road has not been problem-free, says Dan Flanzig, a lawyer (and cyclist himself) who has represented many of the city's cyclists.
Daniel Flanzig: Vehicle traffic law in the state of New York section 1214…prohibits the opening of a car door into traffic…everybody needs to understand that cyclists and cars are sharing the road. I probably have 10-15 open 'dooring' cases right now.
Host: And 'dooring' is not the only problem
Host: Miller Nuttle, head of Transportation Alternatives, agrees on the need for both bicyclists and drivers to be more mindful and has advocated for changes to the city's infrastructure to make it safer for cyclists.
Mike Nuttle: Eventually the Department of Transportation agreed to incorporate the protected bike lanes for pedestrians' safety, all that we now see along First and Second avenues with the select bus service. Today, it's actually the longest protected bike lane in America.
Host: Nuttle says that cyclists should know their rights.
Mike Nuttle: Be alert and aware and…
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