16 THE QUEENS COURIER • JULY 4, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com PARK & RIDE FOREST HILLS, REGO PARK GET MORE BIKE RACKS BY MELISSA CHAN [email protected] Forest Hills and Rego Park cyclists are getting nearly 40 more places to lock up and park. The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has installed most of its proposed 39 bike racks within Community Board 6, a spokesperson said, with remaining sites to be scheduled over the next few weeks. “Without a doubt, we need these bike racks,” said cyclist Sterling Dadone. “We don’t have places to lock up, so we lock up to whatever we can — fences and gates.” Specific locations of the racks were not disclosed as of press time. But CB 6 District Manager Frank Gulluscio said they will be scattered throughout the district in high volume areas. Bikers can already find the racks up and down Yellowstone Boulevard and along Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, Austin Street and Selfridge Street near commercial, civic or recreational hotspots. Sidewalks have to be at least 11 feet wide to support a rack. “More and more people are asking us about bike racks and paths in the district,” Gulluscio said. “It’s a good thing. You just see more and more people on bikes.” He added that the district’s close proximity to Manhattan and its lack of parking makes it an ideal hub for bikers. According to the district manager, THE COURIER/Photo by Rosa Kim The Department of Transportation (DOT) has installed most of the 39 bike racks for Forest Hills and Rego Park. there are currently less than ten bike racks in Forest Hills and Rego Park. “Why not leave your car and take your bike if you can lock it up near a store?” he said. “We look forward to the city going green. That’s what it’s all about at the end of the day.” Resident Victor Ortega said the racks will make life easier for him and his fellow cyclists. “I wouldn’t have to park my bike somewhere and worry about it,” he said. Additional reporting by Rosa Kim WALK THIS WAY City to install pedestrian signs BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] Finding your way around Long Island City is going to get easier. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the first phase of installations for the city’s new pedestrian sign system, WalkNYC. The program will install 100 free-standing signs by the end of the year in four initial areas including Chinatown, Herald Square and the Garment District in Manhattan, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights in Brooklyn, and Long Island City in Queens. “You don’t need to be a tourist to feel turned-around on New York’s streets and this first-ever unified pedestrian sign system is a step in the right direction,” said DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. The signs, which already appear in more than 300 Citi Bike stations, will be installed in sidewalks and subway stations in the four areas. The maps will show streets, major points of interest and other info. The maps feature a “heads-up” design to show pedestrians the way the street appears in front of them. Installation has already begun in Manhattan and will work its way around the four areas. The signs are scheduled to reach Long Island City in August. “The launch of this new pedestrian navigation system will provide New Yorkers as well as millions of tourists who visit our city each year directly with the information they need to access some of the greatest attractions and essential venues we have to offer,” said Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer. The program was established mainly through federal grants. Working together with community partners, the DOT was able to research, identify and note popular locations, primary routes and distinct points in each neighborhood. In Long Island City, the DOT has worked alongside the Long Island City Partnership as the program developed. Once the signs are installed, the LIC Partnership will be responsible for sign maintenance and monitoring for needed updates or repairs. The DOT is also working with other business improvement districts and community partners to expand the pedestrian sign system to more neighborhoods around the city. ב’’ה celebrate The jewish high holidays in lic! www.jewishlic.com “Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe 4th of July” Assemblyman Edward C. 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