Bike-Share Coming to Governors Island
Jun 4th, 2008 by Jervey
[Photo from Streetsblog]
Newsday teases and Streetsblog (predictably) breaks down the new bike-share program to launch on Governors Island this Friday.
From Newsday:
Starting Friday, bicycles will be available on Governors Island in New York Harbor _ at no cost to adults and children. Bike use will be free each Friday through Oct. 4.
The program is sponsored by Transportation Alternatives, a nonprofit advocacy group, to promote the traffic-free island with spectacular views of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty.
On weekends, visitors may rent bikes for $5 for 30 minutes, or bring their own. Also available are four-person bike surreys, children’s bike trailers and wagons.
Streetsblog delves deeper:
The Governors Island initiative may also have a lasting impact on the rest of the city. According to a press release, the results will be watched intently by DOT:
“Spaces like Governors Island serve as great training areas for the next generation of New York City cyclists,” said City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. “This summer the Island will also serve as a great testing ground — we’ll be evaluating the bike share program to see if it is something that may be successful in other parts of the city.”