Brooklyn by Bike

Check out this video from streetsfilms explaining the different types of New York City bike lanes and examples of the their implementation. We’re on our way to becoming a world class cycling city! [via Streetsblog]

Bike lanes: In some cities people are so desperate for them they’ll go so far as to mark their own. Here in New York City, it

You probably heard about the fake New York Times that was circulating yesterday telling us “The Iraq War Ends.” The paper was dated July, 4th 2009 and was put together by a group called the Yes Men. It came complete with other other articles pointing us to a more promising future. What’s almost as good as the war ending? More bike lanes! The paper included an article titled “New York Bike Path System Expanded Dramatically.” We here at Brooklyn By Bike dream of more segregated bike lanes. There is even a fake site you can visit to read the full length article and get happy. [Thanks to Gawker for the link]