I’m kind of afraid to write about this less somebody “corrects” the situation. But on the Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge, it’s been great ever since the barrier blocking the pedestrian and bike exit has been nudged to the side. Pedestrians no longer have to climb over a dirty metal barrier. And bicyclists going…
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Wouldn’t it be great if biking in Queens were as nice as biking in Brooklyn? I mean, have you ever been there? It’s not just about brownstones, trees, cool people, Coney Island, and good pizza. They got bike lanes that actually go places. In-fucking-credible. I don’t mind waiting my turn… but ever wonder why? Because…
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The Queensboro. 100 years old. Beautiful photo in the Times by James Barron:
I biked all the city in the past few days. The bike lane down Broadway (bring your bell), to the Gowanus Canal, and over the Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. And more painted bike lines are coming. If you squint really hard, you can begin to see the start of a real bike network in places.…
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Seen on the Queensboro bridge. Hi Dogwalker,Tell me what I did wrong. I’ll change. Let’s start over. I only want you. I miss you.Love, The Russian Girl How come nobody chalks love letters on the Queensburo Bridge to me?
Speaking of DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan [smile], I think I will send her my no-brainer proposal for Queensplaza. Click here for a higher-res image. It’s dangerous to bike against traffic heading back into Queens off the bridge. But we do, because we have to. The only legal alternative is a four block detour (two of…
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