New York City is celebrating Bike Month this May through the Department of Transportation's (NYC DOT) initiatives aimed at enhancing cycling experiences. Notable events include Bike Bonanza on May 18, offering safety demonstrations, helmet fittings, and learn-to-ride classes. In addition, NYC has made historic advancements in bike infrastructure, adding 87.5 new miles of protected bike lanes, contributing to over 226 million cycling trips annually. New cycling technology, including traffic signals and real-time data tools, complements these efforts, promoting safer biking throughout the city.
This year's programming goes big on real infrastructure upgrades, with New York City adding a record-breaking 87.5 miles of protected bike lanes and improving 20 more.
Cycling trips now top 226 million per year, and DOT data shows that protected lanes cut pedestrian injuries by nearly 30%.
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