NEW YORK (WABC) — Citi Bike has expanded into seven neighborhoods across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, adding more than 230 stations and 3,700 docks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn and Lyft announced.<\/p>\n
The expansion brings service to Norwood, Riverdale, Brownsville, East New York, Kensington, Bay Ridge and Forest Hills. The rollout began in Bay Ridge and concluded in East New York. Bay Ridge riders have taken more than 75,000 trips since stations opened there last September.<\/p>\n
“Riding a bike is one of the best ways to get around the city, and expansions like this one help more New Yorkers get where they need to go,” Mamdani said. “We’re making it easier for people to get to work and school, make their dentist appointments and take advantage of a museum or concert \u2014 and everything else our city has to offer.”<\/p>\n
The expansion adds roughly 10 square miles to Citi Bike’s network, increasing its service area to 86.5 square miles. City officials said 62% of New Yorkers now live within the service area.<\/p>\n
“More and more New Yorkers are riding Citi Bike than ever before because bike share is a convenient and quick way to get around the city,” Flynn said. “We are pleased to have worked with Lyft to provide new commuting options for more neighborhoods in the outer boroughs. The Mamdani administration will continue working to make bike share accessible to more New Yorkers across the city.”<\/p>\n
Patrick Knoth, general manager of Citi Bike, said more than half of trips at new stations in Norwood are Reduced Fare trips, highlighting demand for affordable transportation options.<\/p>\n
NYC DOT and Lyft said they plan to add hundreds of new docks this fall within Citi Bike’s existing service area, including in Midtown, Chelsea, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Gowanus.<\/p>\n
The new stations feature Lyft’s Pillar dock design, and officials said the city and Lyft will continue working to place stations where riders need them most.<\/p>\n
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