Two men were arrested in New York for repainting a 14-block stretch of road on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn with a bike lane. The lane had had recently been removed by the city due to compaints from businesses.
I can’t say whether or not I agree with the decision to remove the lane, or to take matters into your own hands when it comes to traffic laws, but one thing I now know for sure is that New Yorkers take their biking very seriously. Check out more bicycling finds below.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bicycle Activism
- The trend of individuals taking direct action to advocate for bike-friendly infrastructure and policies.
- Citizen-led Urban Projects
- The trend of citizens taking matters into their own hands to improve their city's infrastructure.
- Community Resistance
- The trend of businesses and residents objecting to municipal decisions impacting their neighborhoods.
Where This Applies
- Urban Planning
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for urban planning firms to incorporate citizen-led projects into their design process.
- Transportation
- There is potential for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry to create bike-friendly solutions that align with citizens' needs and wants.
- Activism
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist for organizations that can create platforms or tools that empower citizens to be active participants in urban decision-making.
