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A New Report On The Importance And
Growth Of Cycling In Lower Manhattan
The Alliance for Downtown New York has released a new report that details
bicycling infrastructure in Lower Manhattan, with a focus on biking as an
alternative transportation method in commuting to work in the district.
“The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to rethink many of our most basic
routines,” said Jessica Lappin, President of the Downtown Alliance. “For both
employers and employees, having a robust collection of options of how to get to
and from the office will now be more important than ever.”
The Alliance’s study documents that, in Lower Manhattan, more than 2.3 miles of
bike lanes and 28 Citi Bike stations supplement the neighborhood’s 15 ferry routes,
13 subway lines and two PATH lines — helping make Lower Manhattan among the
most easily accessible downtowns in America.
The study also reveals that
—Over 20% of Lower Manhattan's workforce already either walks or bikes to work.
—Among those living in Lower Manhattan, over 30% walk or bike to work.
—In 15 minutes or less by bicycle, the district can easily be reached from most of
Manhattan south of 23rd Street, as well as from key neighborhoods along
waterfront Brooklyn.
—The neighborhoods where the most people currently bike to Lower Manhattan
are seeing their populations grow. These communities are home to more than
508,000 New Yorkers.
You can read the entirety of the "Bike Infrastructure And Commuting In Lower
Manhattan" report at DowntownNY.com.
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