Ray LeMoine Nevermind that “private” bike rack. This afternoon, the Department of Transportation showed that sharing is caring by setting up a preview station for the city’s forthcoming Bike Share NYC program along Avenue A. The program launches next summer, when 600 similar stations will open across the city.
“It’s cheaper for a full year than a monthly MetroCard,” said Al Silvestri, a Department of Transportation representative, to a group of East Villagers outside of Tompkins Square Park. For just $95 per year ($105 less than the tennis pass for city parks), participants are allotted unlimited 30-minute rides, with a sliding scale for longer jaunts.
Passersby seemed impressed. “I would much rather ride a bike than take the L train,” said Jessie MacDermott, 22, a New School student residing in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Sadly, this was a one-day trial. With no locations officially announced, Mr. Silvestri couldn’t confirm whether a permanent station was planned for Tompkins Square Park, but he said he thought it was likely.
In the meantime, you can suggest a location here.
