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Preparation for Citibike in CB 8 and 9: Oct 19th

whynot_31
whynot_31
edited October 2016 in Crown Heights/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Citi Bike CB8 community planning workshop

When: Wednesday, October 19, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Where: Hope City Empowerment Center, 650 Washington Avenue (between Dean and Bergen Streets)

Have you been wondering when you’ll finally be able to jump on a Citi Bike in Prospect Heights? Join Citi Bike and the NYC Department of Transportation for a public planning workshop for the expanding Citi Bike program in Brooklyn Community Boards 8 and 9. Sessions being at 6:00PM and 7:00PM. For more information email Leroy Branch at [email hidden].

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  • Marco555
    Marco555
    Oooo!
  • crownheightster
    crownheightster
    They should put Citbike docks at Franklin Ave and Nostrand and Utica and eastern parkway (or Lincoln).
  • goldemi1
    goldemi1
    crownheightster agreed, its a bit perplexing the expansion strategy.  saturating areas while leaving huge swaths ignored. I get going towards demographics/income density, but seems to be ignoring need in some areas.  At spread out a few in CH, and start filling in the gaps in the future.  
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited October 2016
    If I was an AirBnB host, I would figure out a way to let my guests use my unlimited membership.

    ...I think it would be seen as a large benefit by many potential guests.

    https://www.citibikenyc.com/events/2016/10/19/citi-bike-is-expanding-community-planning-workshop
  • ehgee
    ehgee
    The downside is that you're risking $1200 if any of those randos don't know how to dock a bike properly. I've lent out a Citibike to people before, but only if I'm riding with them so I can make sure they dock it correctly.
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    edited October 2016
    Yes, perhaps merely telling guests that the bikes are nearby and available for rental is the way to go. That way, all the risk is on them.cb
  • whynot_31
    whynot_31
    15-20 stations will be placed in Crown Heights west of Rogers.

    http://phndc.org/content/citi-bike-coming-prospect-heights-next-summer
  • mugofmead111
    mugofmead111
    edited October 2016
    whynot_31 said:
    15-20 stations will be placed in Crown Heights west of Rogers. http://phndc.org/content/citi-bike-coming-prospect-heights-next-summer
    From the link posted above:

    "DOT will present specific proposed locations to Community Boards 8 and 9 prior to finalizing the plan."

    I'd like to hear how this presentation to CB 9 goes. Seriously. 

    Somewhere near the intersection of Flatbush/Empire/Ocean (whether by Prospect Park, by BBG, or by the subway station) would make sense for a bike dock. 

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