new docks<\/a> within Citi Bike\u2019s existing service area, adding capacity in high-demand neighborhoods, including Midtown, Chelsea, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Gowanus.<\/p>\n\u201cI am thrilled about the expansion of Citi Bike and what it means for the residents of East New York, as many of them, especially our youth, are using the services,\u201d said State Senator Roxanne Persaud. \u201cAll New Yorkers deserve to have convenient, affordable and accessible transportation, and this project is a representation of that. I will continue to support the Department of Transportation\u2019s efforts to bring all modes of transportation to Senate District 19.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a bike rider myself, it\u2019s exciting to see transportation options continuing to expand across our city. I commend NYC DOT, Commissioner Mike Flynn, Lyft and the community partners whose work helped bring Citi Bike to neighborhoods that had too often been left outside the system,\u201d said State Senator Robert Jackson. \u201cTransportation is more than movement; it is access to opportunity, connection and the freedom to participate fully in the life of our communities. When public infrastructure reaches more New Yorkers, we are not simply adding bike docks to a map; we are expanding the geography of opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding Citi Bike across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens creates a more connected, accessible and sustainable City. As a frequent Citi Bike rider, I am well aware that too many communities don\u2019t have the public biking infrastructure we need for every New Yorkers to enjoy a convenient, healthy way to get around,\u201d said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. \u201cI commend Mayor Mamdani, NYC DOT Commissioner Flynn and Lyft for their continued partnership to build a healthier, more connected city.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to see DOT complete this major expansion of Citi Bike,\u201d said Assembly Member Robert Carroll. \u201cMayor Mamdani and DOT Commissioner Flynn are taking the steps needed to ensure a transportation system in New York City that is both sustainable and works for all, and Citi Bike is a key element of this agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCiti Bike is an essential piece of the micromobility puzzle, and every year, more and more New Yorkers are turning to Citi Bike to get to their destinations,\u201d said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. \u201cI am so thrilled that Bay Ridge, Brownsville, Kensington and East New York are officially part of the Citi Bike network with the completion of Phase 3.5. I\u2019m grateful to NYC DOT for supporting this expansion, and I look forward to seeing Citi Bike expand to even more communities across Brooklyn.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted that Citi Bike is continuing to expand across more neighborhoods around our city. Every New Yorker deserves adequate access to transportation,\u201d said Council Member Alexa Avil\u00e9s. \u201cCiti Bike opens pathways for our communities and expands how easily people can get around the city. It\u2019s a matter of equity and economic justice. I am glad that my office can work with DOT Commissioner Flynn to continue expanding access in District 38.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery New Yorker should have access to transportation that gets them where they need to go, no matter their zip code. New Yorkers love micromobility and Citi Bike, and expanding the system will make thousands of daily commutes easier, reduce our reliance on cars and support a cleaner, more sustainable city,\u201d said Council Member Shahana Hanif. \u201cWe must continue investing in safe biking infrastructure and expanding these options across all five boroughs so every community can benefit from a more equitable, more connected transportation system.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery New Yorker deserves to have a Citi Bike station in their neighborhood,\u201d said Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives. \u201cWe applaud the completion of this expansion, and we hope to see this critical mode of public transportation become more affordable, so that more New Yorkers can hop on a bike without breaking the bank.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe expansion of Citi Bike across New York is a big win for our city. More neighborhoods now have access to crucial infrastructure that connects communities and provides new, and more sustainable, options for mobility,\u201d said Sara Lind, Co-executive Director at Open Plans. \u201cBike share is creating a more livable and vibrant city, and we\u2019ve seen how incredibly popular it\u2019s become. Accompanied by new cycling infrastructure and better curb use, it\u2019s helping transform how our city gets around for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery New Yorker deserves access to convenient, reliable transportation, regardless of where they live,\u201d said Ken Podziba, CEO of Bike New York. \u201cThe addition of more than 230 Citi Bike stations across seven neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens is welcome progress, particularly for residents of transit deserts who have long faced challenges getting around our city. We\u2019re thrilled to see Citi Bike helping to bridge that gap and introducing more New Yorkers to the freedom, independence and sheer joy of bicycling \u2014 a healthy, sustainable way to travel that can truly transform how people experience this great city. We applaud NYC DOT and Lyft for bringing bike share to underserved communities and making it easier for residents to commute to work, run everyday errands and explore their neighborhoods. This expansion brings us closer to a more connected and equitable city \u2014 and to the day when Citi Bike serves every neighborhood across all five boroughs.\u201d<\/p>\n
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