Upper Green Side

Speech to CB8 Transportation Committee on Biking

 Community Board 8 Speech on the NYC Bicycling Master Plan

I. Introduction
I have a simple desire. I would like to bike safely for my daily commute to work. I want to bike because it would be the fastest, least expensive, most reliable and healthiest way to get to work.

II. Personal Reasons for Wanting to Bike
Speed: I live on 85th Street near Second Avenue. I work at 42nd Street and Second Avenue. This 2-mile stretch should be an easy ten-minute ride on bike, compared to 25 minutes door to door on the 4/5 train or 35 minutes on the M15.

Continue reading Speech to CB8 Transportation Committee on Biking…