Tag: Micromobility

Multiple New Programs Will Make E-Bike Use Safer and Easier in NYC

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By Joseph Morales

  Electric bicycles and scooters have rapidly become popular mobility devices in New York City since becoming legal in 2020. A report from FOX 5 New York says that 65,000 e-bikes were being used in NYC in 2023. E-scooters have been similarly popular. A pilot e-scooter share program had 150,000 users in the East Bronx alone between August 2021 and August 2023. Many use these mobility devices as a convenient means to get around without the hassles associated with driving or mass transit. In addition, a large number of delivery workers use e-bikes due to their lower costs and ability to operate at speeds of 20-25 mph. Others use the bikes for pure recreation, especially in New York’s plethora of vast green spaces. 

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CitiBike Expansion Set To Change Micromobility in Eastern Brooklyn

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By Joseph Morales

First started in 2013, CitiBike has grown immensely popular throughout New York City since its inception. The bikeshare program, owned by Lyft, serves over 1,000 cyclists daily with 25,000 bikes from over 1,500 stations across four boroughs and parts of New Jersey. CitiBike has been substantially used everywhere it has been implemented with many using it to go to work, run errands or just have fun. Lyft even has an “Explore NYC” page on its website where it has the names of some popular spots to ride and includes the phrase “See the sights. All of ‘em.” This indicates just how much CitiBike can truly be used for recreation. 

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As Citibike and E-Scooter Share Expands, Could Micromobility Come to Staten Island?

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By Joseph Morales

 Staten Island is the southwestern most borough of New York City. Despite frequently being considered “suburban” by New Yorkers, Staten Island is home to just under 500,000 residents and some areas have population densities that put them in line with parts of the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. 

              Unfortunately, the Island’s non-vehicular transportation options are rather scarce and do not always reflect the needs of Staten Island’s urban population. It’s most glaring transportation deficit of course is that Staten Island is the only borough not connected to the NYC Subway system. In addition, many of the Island’s buses are extremely infrequent with only 25% of routes maintaining frequent service during the morning peak, compared to 52% being the next lowest rate in Queens.

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Significant Micromobility Improvements Are Coming To Eastern Queens, Including An E-Scooter Pilot and Bike Lane Network

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By Joseph Morales

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Most New Yorkers consider Eastern Queens to represent areas of Queens east of the Whitestone/Van Wyck Expressways(I-678). Eastern Queens has a diverse range of neighborhoods, from the bustling business districts of Downtown Flushing and Jamaica, which are among the busiest in the city outside of Manhattan, to the lower-density residential areas of Bayside and Douglaston. Eastern Queens is also among the most ethnically diverse areas of the city, with people from Asia to Latin America and everywhere in between making up a substantial portion of the population.

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