Two Men Arrested in New York for Repainting a Bike Lane
Brian G Randles — December 9, 2009 — Autos
References: gothamist & treehugger
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.
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.
Trend Themes
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Bicycle Activism — The trend of individuals taking direct action to advocate for bike-friendly infrastructure and policies.
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Citizen-led Urban Projects — The trend of citizens taking matters into their own hands to improve their city's infrastructure.
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Community Resistance — The trend of businesses and residents objecting to municipal decisions impacting their neighborhoods.
Industry Implications
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Urban Planning — Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for urban planning firms to incorporate citizen-led projects into their design process.
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Transportation — There is potential for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry to create bike-friendly solutions that align with citizens' needs and wants.
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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.
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