NYC Bike Maps

Car-Free Summer Streets in August

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:13:57 +0000

For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park. The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th, 16th and 23rd. The streets to be closed are Centre Street, Lafayette Street, 4th Avenue and Park Avenue.

from the DOT press release:
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today announced Summer Streets, a new City program that will temporarily open a 6.9 mile car-free route from the Brooklyn Bridge to 72nd Street. Featuring connections to Central Park and other open spaces, Summer Streets will give New Yorkers unprecedented access to the streets for exercise and exploration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th, 16th and 23rd. Major cross-town streets will remain open for vehicles that need to cross the route. The Mayor and Commissioner Sadik-Khan were joined at the announcement by Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Lance Armstrong and David Byrne.

NYC Century Bike Tour - September 7th, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:10:09 +0000

The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City’s best greenways and parks.

NYC Century starts in 17 days, 10 hours

view NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map

Choose your distance, Ride your Pace

15 mile: Lead by T.A. Marshals, this ride is meant for first time riders and families. Riders travel down Broadway, passing NYC icons, Columbus Circle, Time Square, Herald Square, Flatiron Building, Union Square, cross over the Brooklyn Bridge and finish in beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park. Leave 8 am Finish 10 am-2 pm

35 mile: This ride is for those looking for more than a Sunday stroll. Riders are taken through downtown Brooklyn, around Prospect Park and continue through hip and trendy Williamsburg and up to Astoria Park, Queen finishing in Central Park. Leave 7:30 am Finish 11 am.- 3 pm

55 mile: This route is more miles but since NYC is relatively flat terrain it makes for a manageable ride for someone who is looking to challenge him or herself. This route takes riders along the Brooklyn greenway with views of the Verrazano Bridge and Coney Island and connecting to with 35-mile finish. Leave 7 am Finish 11 am.-4pm

75 mile: This is not for armatures. From Canarsie Piers riders split and continue on the greenway and head north to Queens. The journey takes riders to Kissena Park where riders can take a loop around the Velodrome. Leave 6:30 am Finish 12-4 pm

100 mile: Experienced Riders Only. Picking up from the 75 mile route, riders continue north to the Bronx. This part of the ride is the most challenging because we saved the hills for the end. Riders enter northern Manhattan and take to the east side to get a view of Yankee Stadium and travel through historic Harlem. 6 am Finish 12-6 pm

For more information and to register, visit NYCCentury.org.

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14th Annual Tour de Bronx - October 19, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:10:12 +0000

The Tour de Bronx gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride). Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is no surprise that it is New York City’s largest free cycling event.

The Tour de Bronx starts in 1 month, 28 days, 10 hours on October 19th, so mark your calendars.

Multiple Routes and Starting Locations to Choose From

The 25-Mile Ride:
A leisurely ride good for every age and skill level. We will ride at approximately 11 mph on flat, open stretches. Ride through the Bronx Greenway bike paths, historic districts, the Bronx Shoreline, parklands and neighborhoods. Ride marshals and police escorts form a safety cell around riders to ensure their comfort. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience and a great way to see the Bronx. Note: this ride is 35 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.

The 40-Mile Ride:
The pace is significantly faster on this ride which covers a greater distance in the same amount of time. We will ride at approximately 15 mph on flat, open stretches. This ride ventures farther to City Island, SUNY Maritime College, and Co-op City. Recommended for experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in traffic. (There is no safety cell on this ride; Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent). Note: this ride is 50 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.

Choose a Starting Point for All Riders:
* from the Metro North Station at the New York Botanical Garden: (9 am check-in)
* or the Bronx County Building at 161 Street & The Grand Concourse (10 am check-in)
* or Henry Hudson Park in Riverdale (8:15 am check-in) [Directions to Riverdale Start]
* or our new check-in location at Muskrat Cove, Woodlawn Metro-North Station (8:30 am check-in) .

Both the 25-mile and 40-mile routes leave from all four locations, but if you start in Riverdale, you will add 10 miles to the distance you ride.
More info at the official Tour De Bronx site

For more information and to register, visit TourDeBronx.org.

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New York Bike Share Project 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:58:31 +0000

July 10–14: Free Bikes

The NYC DOT continues to impress announcing that it will experiment with a bike share program to “create a network of publicly accessible bicycles at minimal cost, and could provide an important transportation link at transit hubs and commercial and social areas”.

More info at NYbikeshare.orgMore info at NY Bike Share .org New York Bike Share 2008

Imagine walking to a sidewalk corner and finding a public bicycle. With a cellphone call or swipe of a card, you unlock it from its bike rack and ride it across town. Once at your destination, you steer to the closest bike rack and, with one more call or card swipe, return the bike to the public network. You pay less than $.50 for the trip, and the bike is once again available for the taking.

So-called “bike-sharing” already exists in cities across Europe, with Paris alone currently installing over 10,000 bikes at 750 stations. Bike-sharing is revolutionizing transportation networks and greening the urban fabric. How could it launch in New York?

Find a Free Bike at the Following Locations

City Bakery 3 West 18th Street
Birdbath Bakery 145 7th Avenue
Birdbath Bakery 223 1st Avenue
Storefront for Art Architecture 97 Kenmare Street

Bike the New York City Waterfalls

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:01:38 +0000

New York City will be home to four man-made waterfalls in the East River and New York Harbor thanks to artist Olaf Eliasson’s “New York City Waterfalls” project. The temporary art installation will be place from June 26th to October 13th, 2008. The DOT has put out a great map for cyclists to take a “waterfall tour” (hat tip to Streetsblog).

The falls will be located in the East River and New York Harbor:

Under the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn’s Piers 4 and 5
Pier 35 in Manhattan
Governors Island via ferry

Full Size Map from StreetsBlog (PDF)

Countdown to the 2008 Tour de France

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:53:12 +0000

While the Tour de France has little to do with bicycling in New York City, it certainly inspires many riders to hit the streets of New York every July and to get you excited for the upcoming Tour here is map of the route, plus a list of the 30 most defining moments of the Tour de France from Bicycling Magazine.

Anybody have a favorite bar to watch the Tour de France in NYC?

Update: BikeBlog has a tip on a bar showing the TDF during happy hour:

For viewing in NYC, the Lakeside Lounge is airing coverage on Versus, located at 126 Ave. B. between 10th and 11th st.

I believe it is coverage during happy hour, starting when they open around 4:00pm. So for all of you who get off work in time or aren’t working…this works out great for you. At least it shows they are a cycling friendly bar.

Ride the City: Bicycle Routing for NYC

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:19:46 +0000

Uh oh, this site has some competition, although we welcome it since anything that makes cycling in New York City better is a good thing for everyone. Ride the City is a new NYC bike routing site that allows you to enter two addresses and it will provide the best route to take by bicycle. Kind of like if NYC Bike Maps merged with Mapquest. Check it out at www.RideTheCity.com

Here’s how it works:

The concept is pretty simple. Just like MapQuest, Google, Microsoft, and other mapping programs, Ride the City finds the shortest distance between two points. But there are two major differences. First, RTC excludes roads that aren’t meant for biking, like the BQE and the Queens Midtown tunnel. Second, RTC tries to locate routes that maximize the use of bike lanes and greenways.

4th Annual Tour de Brooklyn - May 25th, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:58 +0000

The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts May 25, 2008 at 9:00am.

Registration is free and required. [there’s a 2000 person limit on the ride]

Day-of Event Registration will be available at New Dock St. and Water St. in Dumbo from 8-9 am on Sunday, May 25th. See you there!

Sunday May 25th, 2008: Check-in: 8 am Line-up: 9 am Ride: 9:30 am

For more information and to register, visit TourDeBrooklyn.org.

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Montauk Century - Sunday, May 18, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:38:05 +0000

The 44th annual Montauk Century will roll on May 18, 2008. Choose from 65, 100, and 145 mile routes on Long Island’s beautiful South Shore. Check-in points are at Penn Station and the LIRR station in Babylon. All routes end in Montauk. Transportation is available to get you and your bike home. official site

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Start Time: 4:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM

2008 Five Boro Bike Tour Photos

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:29:38 +0000

Photos from the 2008 New York City Five Boro Bike Tour:

flickr: five boro bike tour
share your pictures: tag them on flickr.com with “5borobiketour” or email to seth(at)nycbikemaps.com
5 boro bike map

photos below from Seth Holladay

2008 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 4th

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 04 May 2008 13:00:58 +0000

The Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest recreational cycling event in the United States, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th 2008. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a lot of fun for cyclists of all skill sets and highly recommended.

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Rain or shine

6:30-7:45 a.m.: Tour lineup. Head toward Battery Park, in Lower Manhattan, and follow the marshals’ directions.

7:45-8:00 a.m.: Opening ceremonies with city officials and others at the start stage.

8:00 a.m.: The ride starts!

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Festival at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, with finish at the Staten Island Ferry

Tour de Queens - Sunday June 8, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:34:30 +0000

Join Transportation Alternatives for the first ever Tour de Queens. Enjoy a leisurely 20 mile ride around the perimeter of Western Queens and see all the sights. There is a limit of 500 riders and pre-registration is required, get a form at your local Queens bike shop or through T.A.Tour de Queens

Sunday, June 8, 2008
Location: Flushing Meadows, Queens
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM

Website: http://tourdequeens.org

Getting there: 7 train to Willets Point-Shea Stadium

Bicycle Film Festival - May 28 - June 1, 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:45:07 +0000

The Bicycle Film Festival is coming to NYC: May 28 - June 1, 2008. The Bicycle Film Festival is a celebration of bicycles through film, art and music. more info at bicyclefilmfestival.com.

Bike Month NYC - May 2008

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:08:20 +0000

Bike Month celebrates the fun, convenience and ease of cycling in NYC. Here are just a few of the great rides, workshops, and events of Bike Month.

Bike Month NYC 2008 Kick Off
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Location: Heartland Brewery- Union Square
borough: Manhattan
Description:
Can’t wait for Bike Month NYC Calendars? Not a problem! Join T.A. on April 24th at Heartland Brewery at 17th Street and Union Square West from 6 pm - 8 pm to kick off Bike Month NYC 2008. Pick up your 2008 Bike Month NYC Calendar and a 2008 NYC Cycle map. Sign-up to marshal or volunteer at T.A events like the Tour de Brooklyn and the Tour de Queens. See you there! Tell the hostess “May is Bike Month!” and join us upstairs. $1 off Heartland Beer.

Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Organization: T.A.
Website: www.transalt.org
Phone: 212-629-8080
Getting there: 4, 5, 6, Q, R, B, D, L train to Union Square

Central Park Moonlight Ride
Friday, May 2, 2008
Location: Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (SW corner of Central Park, at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park South 59th St., and Central Park West)
borough: Manhattan
Description:
A fun, relaxing, auto-free ride through Central Park at the height of the spring bloom. The Moonlight Ride highlight’s the waterways, vistas, and structures in the park at a magical time of night. Now in its 14th year, the Moonlight Ride rolls on the first Fridayof the month year-round.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 10:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 AM
Organization: TIME’S UP!
Website: http://times-up.org
Email: timesup@panix.com
Phone: 212-802-8222
Getting there: A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3 train to 59th St.-Columbus Circle

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Tour
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Location: Foot of Manhattan Ave., at Newtown Creek (Greenpoint)
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
10-mile ride at a family pace from Newtown Creek in Greenpoint to the spectacular waterfront in Red Hook. Stops along the way for restrooms, water and a briefing on the status of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. Bring a helmet, extra water, a spare tube, sunscreen and a camera! Tour is free but donations are welcomed.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Organization: Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
Website: http://brooklyngreenway.org
Email: ride2008@brooklyngreenway.org
Phone: 718-522-0193
Getting there: G train to Greenpoint Ave; 7 train to Vernon Jackson Ave.

Prospect Park Traffic Calming Ride
Friday, May 9, 2008
Location: Grand Army Plaza, the northern entrance of Prospect Park (Flatbush Ave., Eastern Pkwy, Union St. & Prospect Park W. all intersect)
borough: Brooklyn
Description: Traffic calming ride supporting a car-free Prospect Park. This is a non-confrontational ride to slow down car traffic during the hours the park is open to cars while we roll side by side around the park’s loop roads.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Organization: TIME’S UP!
Website: http://times-up.org
Email: timesup@panix.com
Phone: 212-802-8222
Getting there: 2, 3 train to Grand Army Plaza

A HISTORY OF THE BICYCLE
Friday, May 9, 2008
Location: The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn Filmmakers, Iris B. Cantor Auditorium 200 Eastern Parkway
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
Michael P. Gaughan’s award-winning short film A HISTORY OF THE BICYCLE will screen at The Brooklyn Museum as part of The Brooklyn International Film and Video Festival. The film will be screened as part of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Section.
Event Type: Art/Music/Film
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 8:30 PM
Organization: Brooklyn Arts Council
Website: http://brooklynartscouncil.org
Phone: gaughanmichaelp@hotmail.com
Getting there: 2,3 train to Eastern Parkway- Brooklyn Museum of Art

Prospect Park Moonlight Ride
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Location: Grand Army Plaza, the northern entrance of Prospect Park (Flatbush Ave., Eastern Pkwy, Union St. and Prospect Park W. all intersect)
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
Join us as we discover Prospect Park at night during the height of the spring bloom. This is a safe, peaceful ride that visits many of the little-known treasures the park has to offer on the second Saturday of every month.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 9:00 PM
End Time: 11:00 PM
Organization: TIME’S UP!
Website: http://times-up.org
Email: timesup@panix.com
Phone: 212-802-8222
Getting there: 2, 3 train to Grand Army Plaza

NYC Dept. of Transportation’s Bike (and farewell) to Shea Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Location: RIDE: Meet at 9:45 am in front of Brooklyn Museum Eastern Parkway (Underhill Ave. and Washington Ave.) GAME: 1:10 pm Shea Stadium -123-01 Roosevelt Avenue
borough: Queens
Description:
Mets fans — Leave the traffic behind and bike to Shea for DOT
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 9:45 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Organization: NYC Department of Transportation

Bike Night @ Brooklyn Brewery
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Location: The Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N. 11th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
Braking the Cycle, presented by Tylenol
Event Type: Other
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 9:30 PM
Organization: Braking the Cycle
Website: http://brakingthecycle.org
Email: bstrasser@globalimpactpro.com
Phone: 212-989-1111
Getting there: L train to Bedford Ave.

Highbridge Summer Sprints
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Location: Dyckman St./Harlem River Dr.
borough: Manhattan
Description:
Early-season “warm up” series to help riders get in shape for the season and to get people out riding the trails after work.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 AM
Organization: NYC Mountain Bike Association
Website: http://nycmtb.com
Email: info@nycmtb.com
Getting there: 1, A train to Dyckman St.

Montauk Century 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Location: Penn Station, corner 8th Ave. & W. 31st St.
borough: Manhattan - Long Island
Description:
This years 44th annual Montauk Century will be the best ever. Join the 5BBC and ride 65/100/145 miles from Manhattan (or Babylon) to Montauk, Long Island. Pre-registration and helmets required. Pricing and ride details on our website. This is the most fun you can have on 2 wheels on Long Island!
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 4:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Organization: Five Borough Bicycle Club
Website: http://5bbc.org/montauk
Email: montauk@5bbc.org
Getting there: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 train to 34th St.

Central Park Traffic Calming Ride
Friday, May 23, 2008
Location: Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (SW corner of Central Park, at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park South 59th St., and Central Park West)
borough: Manhattan
Description: Old fashioned traffic calming ride supporting–and enforcing–a car-free Central Park. This is a nonconfrontational ride to slow down car traffic during the hours the park is open to cars. We roll side by side around the park’s loop roads. The ride lasts
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Organization: TIME’S UP!
Website: http://times-up.org
Email: timesup@panix.com
Phone: 212-802-8222
Getting there: A, B, C, D, 1 train to Columbus Circle

Biking Through NYC History - A Cyclist’s History of New York
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Location: 120 5th Ave. at 104th St.
borough: Manhattan
Description: An illustrated lecture about the history of the bicycle in New York City from the 1860s to the present, with historian and author David Herlihy. Fee.
Event Type: Lecture/Class
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Organization: Bike New York & Museum of the City of New York
Website: http://www.mcny.org/public_programs/
Email: info@bikenewyork.org

Brooklyn Bridge Birthday Ride
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Location: 370 Metropolitan Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
May 24th is the anniversary of opening day in 1883. This 125th year will be the biggest celebration yet. As in past years, we will meet in Williamsburg and ride to the Brooklyn anchorage of the bridge where we will be met with a birthday cake and beverages. This year will be made extra special with more fun and fanfare then ever.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Organization: City Reliquary Museum
Website: http://cityreliquary.org
Email: messages@cityreliquary.org
Phone: 718-782-4842
Getting there: L, G train to Metropolitan Ave.; J, M, Z train to Marcy Ave.

4th Annual Tour de Brooklyn
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Location: DUMBO
borough: Brooklyn
Description:
18 mile family friendly bike tour highlighting the ever changing neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Join us on a journey from DUMBO to Bushwick to an exclusive ride through the Brooklyn Navy Yards. Pre-registration online. 14 and under helmets required.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Organization: Transporation Alternatives
Website: http://tourdebrooklyn.org
Phone: 212-629-8080
Getting there: F train to York; A, C train to High St.

Critical Mass
Friday, May 30, 2008
Location: Union Square
borough: Manhattan
Description:
Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City’
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Organization: None
Website: http://critical-mass.org
Getting there: Union Square

Bronx River Pedal & Paddle
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Location: Hunts Point Riverside Park
borough: Bronx
Description:
Discover the Bronx River Greenway with this annual favorite! The day starts with a 5-mile bike ride along the Bronx River Greenway, followed by a paddling trip down the lower Bronx River.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Organization: Bronx River Alliance
Website: http://bronxriver.org
Phone: 718-430-4665
Fax: 718 430.4658
Getting there: 6 train to Hunts Point

Tour de Queens
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Location: Flushing Meadows, Queens
borough: Queens
Description: Join Transportation Alternatives for the first ever Tour de Queens. Enjoy a leisurely 20 mile ride around the perimeter of Western Queens and see all the sights. There is a limit of 500 riders and pre-registration is required, get a form at your local Queens bike shop or through T.A.
Event Type: Ride
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Organization: Transportation Alternatives
Website: http://tourdequeens.org
Getting there: 7 train to Willets Point-Shea Stadium

New Map: New York City Street View Bike Map

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:08:16 +0000

Google’s street view photography + the NYC Bike Map = the New York City Street View Bike Map

View street level photographs of New York City that allow you to zoom, pan, and rotate. Great for scouting and planning bike routes.

8th Avenue at West 53rd Street

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9th Street between 5th and 6th

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Central Park - East Drive

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Get the New 2008 Printed NYC Bike Map

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:39:18 +0000

The 2008 edition of the New York City Cycling Map is now available. This paper map is a lot easier to bring on a bike ride than our interactive bike map. Pick up your copy of the New York City Cycling Map at bike shops, libraries, and schools or by calling 311 (Outside New York City, call 212-NEW-YORK). A pdf version can be downloaded at nyc.gov.

Highlights:

70 miles of new bike lanes
Highbridge Park and Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trails
Governor’s Island BIke Path
Historic Districts now shown on map
Digital newsletter from the NYCDOT’s bike program nyc.gov/dotnews

Many of the new bike lanes have already been added to this site’s map and the rest should be added soon.

Two Year Anniversary

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:49:49 +0000

Two years ago nycbikemaps.com was registered and the website you are viewing now was born. The site launched with a slow loading and incomplete version of the map that now exists and the site continues to evolve into a robust resource for New York City cyclists. Since launching in April 2006, nycbikemaps.com has had nearly ninety thousand visitors and many updates to the website are still in the works, so we thank you for visiting and hope you visit again soon.

cake photo from no small wonder on flickr

NYC Bike Rack Design Competition

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:00:27 +0000

From NY City Racks: The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), in partnership with the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and the support of Google Inc. and Transportation Alternatives, is pleased to announce an international design competition for new bicycle parking for the City of New York. As part of our effort to promote cycling as a sustainable, mainstream transportation option and in keeping with the environmental goals of PlaNYC 2030, DOT is seeking to tap the creative energy of the world design and art communities for this important element of street furniture.

See the NY City Racks web site for more info or visit this collection of bike rack photos on flickr for inspiration.

2008: New Bike Lanes in New York City

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:44:38 +0000

Bikers in New York City now have some new bike lanes to enjoy while riding around town. Manhattan appears to have been the recipient of the most new bike lanes, with Brooklyn and the Bronx also getting a few.

New Bike Lanes in Manhattan

9th Avenue Physically Separated Bike Lane

9th Avenue Painted Bike Lane

Prince Street Bike Lane

Bleeker Street Bike Lane

Sharrows on Bowery connecting Bleeker Street and 2nd Street

2nd Street Bike Lane

East 90th Street Bike Lane

East 91st Street Bike Lane

Reade Street Bike Lane

Bike Lanes and Sharrows leading to and from the Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn

The Bronx

Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue Bike Lanes

If you know of any others, please post them in the comments.

All photos by Seth Holladay

Google Maps Bike There

Seth @ nyc bike maps — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:23:06 +0000

Would you like to be able to use Google maps to get directions by bike?

If so, please let Google know by signing the petition at GoogleMapsBikeThere.org.

GoogleMapsBikeThere.org was created to ask Google to help us make the world safer for bicyclists by adding bicycle routes to Google Maps. Please sign the petition if you have not done so yet. The ‘Bike There’ is because that is the option we want to see added to Google Maps, along with ‘Drive There’ and ‘Take Public Transit’.

NYC Bike Maps .com does not have the resources to undertake this project, but fully supports the idea and have signed the petition to show our support. As a side note, we sent Google a request to add bike paths, bike lanes, and bike routes several months before creating NYC Bike Maps .com.