New York City Department of Transportation says it plans on having 500 secure bike parking<\/a> locations across the city next year. City officials say some units will be able to fit six bikes while others could be walk-in and fit up to 80 bikes.<\/p>\n\u201cI think the more bike-friendly that this city can become, the better,” Malanati said.<\/p>\n
City officials say there will likely be long-term and short-term parking options. They’re asking New Yorkers for feedback on things like location, types of bikes to store, amenities and more. But some people have a different type of feedback.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just going to take a lot of space of a lot of parking space for people to park. You know, and I think it’s the wrong thing. You know, I think that shouldn’t do it,” said Edwin Valentin.<\/p>\n
City officials estimate that about .02% of the city’s parking will be repurposed for the initiative. Bikers like Will Jackson say it’s a small tradeoff to keep the city rolling.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s New York. You can find somewhere to park. And plus…more accessibility near the park, I think, is better for bikers,” Jackson said.<\/p>\n
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