Could Red Hook Become a Biker Haven?
The Post reports that the Manhattan-based Forum for Urban Design is sponsoring a competition for architects and developers to turn Red Hook into a bicyclist’s paradise. The competition seeks to connect all of Red Hook to the Smith-9th train station via dedicated bike lanes. The DOT says it supports the idea, which is going to…
The Post reports that the Manhattan-based Forum for Urban Design is sponsoring a competition for architects and developers to turn Red Hook into a bicyclist’s paradise. The competition seeks to connect all of Red Hook to the Smith-9th train station via dedicated bike lanes. The DOT says it supports the idea, which is going to be discussed at a Community Board 6 meeting tonight. “The lanes will be more than painted street lines. We envision bike stations where you would lock up your bike, get a flat fixed, fill up your water bottle and even buy a Power Bar,” says Lisa Chamberlain, executive director of the Forum for Urban Design.
Bicycle Built for Red Hook [NY Post]
Photo by kmhinkle.
good luck carrying a bike up to the Smith-9th platform. If I’m not mistaken it’s the tallest train platform in the entire city.
10:55 — How about going to Fairway without going on Van Brunt. Its pretty easy to do and all the other streets are empty.
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Condos don’t make a neighborhood a destination, 11:09.
Stupid, stupid, stupid broker.
Condos don’t make a neighborhood a destination, 11:09.
Stupid, stupid, stupid broker.
Condos don’t make a neighborhood a destination, 11:09.
Stupid, stupid, stupid broker.
i think this is wonderful news. Red Hook will become a destination once the Imlay condos are done.
Are there any decommissioned rail right-of-ways in the neighborhood that could be used for bikeways?
YES! finally some good ideas!