SEPTA and NJ TRANSIT carry bicycles on all weekend trains. Bolt Bus offer direct service to New York for much less than the train and carry a limited amount of bicycles. Amtrak carries folding bicycles only.
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Showing posts with label summer streets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer streets. Show all posts
Monday, August 02, 2010
Summer Streets In NYC August 7,14,21st
For the 3rd year in row New York City will host Summer Streets for 3 Saturdays (August 7, 14, & 21). The Summer Streets program temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to people.
SEPTA and NJ TRANSIT carry bicycles on all weekend trains. Bolt Bus offer direct service to New York for much less than the train and carry a limited amount of bicycles. Amtrak carries folding bicycles only.
SEPTA and NJ TRANSIT carry bicycles on all weekend trains. Bolt Bus offer direct service to New York for much less than the train and carry a limited amount of bicycles. Amtrak carries folding bicycles only.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Summer Streets Part Deux
Our second incursion into Manhattan was a big success. Our expedition team had fantastic weather to explore Summer Streets and we also took part of the afternoon to look at many other projects that are reshaping the city.
On Park Avenue north of Grand Central Station. From left - Claudia, John, Paul, Susan, Alex, Hans, Russell, Andy and Bruce
Some minor tweaking to a near perfect event would be to coax the numerous businesses to set up their wares in front of their stores, like an oceanfront boardwalk. The stores didn't look busy to me but the lemonade stands were doing a brisk business.
When you arrive at the Brooklyn Bridge there is no obvious route to the East River Esplanade. It took a little map reading to get there, but the end result was worth it.
The last time I visited the riverfront paths in Manhattan was two years ago on an equally spectacular Saturday and there has definitely been a huge uptick in bike traffic. It appears that the Summer Streets events, Waterfalls exhibit and the Governor's Island Ferry are bringing in huge crowds to the bikeway system.
Gansevoort Plaza in the Meatpacking District is an example of reclaiming street space on the cheap. Simply put up some stones and planters to keep the cars out.
The 9th Avenue cycletrack is no longer a lonely demonstration project. Workers are putting the finishing touches on Broadway Boulevard. The cycletrack is open and workers will be adding planters and street furniture to the newly created open space.
This video shows the genius of the project, it's left turn/bike signal phasing. Please pardon my over the top narration.
The bike on bus and train choices between New York and Philadelphia are plentiful we used every one of them. Our riders took SEPTA/NJ Transit Rail, Bolt Bus and Chinatown Buses to get there and back. No one reported any problems taking their bikes on board.
On Park Avenue north of Grand Central Station. From left - Claudia, John, Paul, Susan, Alex, Hans, Russell, Andy and Bruce
Some minor tweaking to a near perfect event would be to coax the numerous businesses to set up their wares in front of their stores, like an oceanfront boardwalk. The stores didn't look busy to me but the lemonade stands were doing a brisk business.
When you arrive at the Brooklyn Bridge there is no obvious route to the East River Esplanade. It took a little map reading to get there, but the end result was worth it.The last time I visited the riverfront paths in Manhattan was two years ago on an equally spectacular Saturday and there has definitely been a huge uptick in bike traffic. It appears that the Summer Streets events, Waterfalls exhibit and the Governor's Island Ferry are bringing in huge crowds to the bikeway system.
Gansevoort Plaza in the Meatpacking District is an example of reclaiming street space on the cheap. Simply put up some stones and planters to keep the cars out.
The 9th Avenue cycletrack is no longer a lonely demonstration project. Workers are putting the finishing touches on Broadway Boulevard. The cycletrack is open and workers will be adding planters and street furniture to the newly created open space.
This video shows the genius of the project, it's left turn/bike signal phasing. Please pardon my over the top narration.
The bike on bus and train choices between New York and Philadelphia are plentiful we used every one of them. Our riders took SEPTA/NJ Transit Rail, Bolt Bus and Chinatown Buses to get there and back. No one reported any problems taking their bikes on board.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Update on Broadway Boulevard in Manhattan
NYC DOT workers are diligently working on completing the extreme makeover of Broadway between Times Square and Herald Square. The physically separated bike lanes and pedestrian spaces should be complete by August 15. From the Gothamist.
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Speaking of Manhattan don't forget that Summer Streets will take place over the next 3 Saturdays along Park Avenue and Lafayette Street down to the Brooklyn Bridge.
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