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CitiBike

A collection of 12 issues

Planned to Take Citi Bike To Work? You Are Not Alone, And It Is A Problem

Photo: Compliments of the city’s website.If you’ve taken Citi Bike into Manhattan this week, you may have had trouble finding a place to dock your bike. The NYC Department of Transportation has seen at least a 50% increase in Citi Bikes going over the East River bridges

Politicians Push New Transit Options, But Are They Viable L Train Alternatives?

With the L Train shutdown six months away—and weekend closures of the entire line in the meantime—Brooklyn residents and local politicians are looking into any kind of alternative transportation they can find. Of course, the MTA has its plans: bolster service on adjacent lines to absorb passengers, a

Revel Launches Dockless Scooter Share in North Brooklyn

A Revel scooter outside the companies offices at 12 Cypress Avenue in Bushwick (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BUSHWICK – Sixty-eight shiny new electric scooters are hitting the streets of North Brooklyn in the next few days as Revel launches its pilot program for a ride-sharing business aiming for the space between CitiBike

They’re Literally Giving Away Bike Helmets In Fort Greene Park

Smile! The DOT is giving away bike helmets! (Courtesy Twitter/NYCDOT [https://twitter.com/NYC_DOT/status/747460285808709632])Want a free bike helmet? Keep reading. The Department of Transportation [/?s=dot] and Citibike [/?s=citibike] are teaming up to literally give away bike helmets from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday

DOT To Hold Community Workshops After Withdrawal Of Clinton Ave Bike Lane

Citizens voiced their concerns about the now-withdrawn Clinton Avenue bike lane (Courtesy Fort Greene Focus/Justin Fox)Amidst significant community opposition, Department of Transportation (DOT) officials announced the proposed Clinton Avenue bike lane [/?s=clinton+avenue+bike+lane] has been scrapped, and the DOT will actively seek community opinion on

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events Recap: Get FAB, Get Moving & Get Entertained Through September 7

We weren’t ready for another full work week anyway, were you? Didn’t think so. Now, here’s how to make the most of your weekend. Books, Crafts, Games & Music for Kids [http://faballiance.org/node/788] When: Friday, September 5, 4pm Where: Fowler Square What: Kids can

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: DJs, Meditations On Disaster & More Through September 7

Comedy & Music Night When: Tuesday, September 2, 7pm Where: Five Spot Soul Food What: Five Spot presents a set by DJ MoBetta, followed by an evening of comedy–and of course, all the drinks and soul food you can handle. How much: Free admission a/wake in the water:

Could Citi Bikes Help Boost Tourism For Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach And Coney Island?

Source: Joe Shlabotnik/FlickrIn the wake of Superstorm Sandy, there are a lot of talk about how to help Sheepshead Bay bounce back economically. A key question to most is how to make the area more appealing to visitors; a getaway for city-dwellers, and an off-the-beaten-path destination for out of