Cycle of transit
Biaggi helps pass legislation to expand bike
BY BRONX TIMES
access on the MTA
Lawmakers passed legislation
last week that will improve
cycling and pedestrian
access on MTA bridges, bike
parking at MTA subway and
commuter rail stations and
bike access on board MTA
equipment.
The bills, sponsored by
Senator Alessandra Biaggi,
will develop a strategic plan
to promote cycling and pedestrian
access on all MTA
bridges and commuter rail
stations. Additionally, it requires
the MTA to consider
and prioritize bicycle and pedestrian
access when planning
capital projects.
Within one year, the MTA
must submit a report to the
Governor and Legislature
and make it available online.
The bill also adds additional
members to the Long Island
Rail Road Commuter’s Council,
the Metro-North Rail
Commuter’s Council and the
New York City Transit Authority
Advisory Council
with a demonstrated expertise
or interest in bicycle and
pedestrian access.
“As a record number of
New Yorkers turn to sustainable
and cleaner forms of
transportation, we must ensure
our MTA infrastructure
is welcoming and accessible
to cyclists and pedestrians,”
Biaggi said. “By expanding
cycling and pedestrian access
on MTA bridges and
stations, we can fully connect
all five boroughs of New
York City for our commuting
and working New Yorkers
and encourage more
residents to switch to clean
forms of transportation. I
would like to thank Jon Orcutt
from Bike NY and Eric
McClure from StreetsPAC
for their commitment to this
bill and advocacy on behalf
of cyclists in New York. I
also want to extend my gratitude
González-Rojas for her partnership
the Assembly and Senate Majority
this issue.”
and communications director
at Riders Alliance praised the
legislation.
New York’s transportation network,”
too long, MTA bridges have
been broken links, when they
should provide safe passage
for cyclists. Thanks to the vision
opens up our infrastructure in
a powerful advance for both access
should sign it immediately.”
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Senator Alessandra Biaggi helped pass legislation to improve cycling
and pedestrian access on MTA bridges, File photo
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“Now more than ever, cycling
plays a central role in
Pearlstein said. “For
and leadership of Senator
Biaggi and Assemblymember
González-Rojas, this bill
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