"Shielded by vested marshals, a line of children and parents rode with the mayor in a tight, joyful formation - a bike "bus." It looked simple and obvious. But it took a ton of social, physical and logistical work."
"Since late 2022, the Bergen Bike Bus has rolled across Brooklyn nearly every Wednesday school is in session thanks to volunteer riders who safely escort families through a mess of blocked bike lanes, road debris and impatient drivers."
"He didn't just put out a press release, he showed up and promised change: Bergen Street and its eastbound counterpart Dean Street will become bike boulevards."
"Families "have for years strapped on their helmets and pulled out their bikes to show the need for better cycling infrastructure," he said. "Now, we're building a city that meets that vision.""
A coordinated bike “bus” ride showed what safer school commuting could look like in Brooklyn. Since late 2022, volunteer riders have escorted children and parents nearly every Wednesday through blocked bike lanes, road debris, and impatient drivers. The mayor joined the ride and promised infrastructure change, stating that Bergen Street and its eastbound counterpart Dean Street will become bike boulevards. The mayor credited families and volunteers who have long biked to demonstrate the need for better cycling infrastructure. The ride’s success depends on social, physical, and logistical effort, and it remains out of reach for many New York City families. Bike buses provide safety in numbers and have worked in other cities worldwide.
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