New York CIty Council Member Ben Kallos

New York Times Car Lanes to Become Bike Lanes on 2 Major New York City Bridges by Emma G. Fitzsimmons, Winnie Hu

Car Lanes to Become Bike Lanes on 2 Major New York City Bridges

City Councilmen Ben Kallos and Jimmy Van Bramer, whose districts include either end of the Queensboro Bridge, have fought for years for a separate bike lane. They have held several rallies and recently marched across the bridge during the pandemic.

“This news couldn’t have come sooner as more people rely on bikes during the pandemic,” Mr. Kallos said. “The single shared lane on the Queensboro Bridge has gotten more crowded and dangerous.”

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