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Transportation & Environment
Proposed bicycle racks sites
WHEREAS, New York City Department of Transportation has requested that bicycle racks be placed at numerous locations in Community Board Five; and
WHEREAS,, Community Board Five has supported the installation of Bicycle Racks as long as they allow enough sidewalk clearance and do not interfere with pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five wants to encourage people to use alternative means of transportation and believes availability of bicycle racks will help accomplish this goal; and
WHEREAS, The community, including the Business Improvement Districts, were made aware of the possible installation of these bicycle racks and were permitted to voice their concerns; and
WHEREAS, The bicycle racks meet the conditions set forth by the New York City Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Members of Community Board Five examined the locations for the bicycle racks and support installation of them in locations that will not impede pedestrian traffic; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the installation of the following bicycle racks as long as they are installed in a manner that minimizes pedestrian obstructions:
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N/S of 27-33 W 23rd St., bet. 5th & 6th Avenues
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S/S of 10 East 21st Street, bet. B/way & 5th Avenue
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N/S of 20 East 46th Street, bet. Madison & 5th Avenues
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W/S of 100 Park Avenue, bet. 40th & 41st Streets
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N/S of 11 East 26th Street, bet. 5th & 6th Avenues
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S/S of 165 West 57th Street, bet. 6th & 7th Avenues
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S/S of 118 East 31st Street, bet. Lexington & Park Avenues
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N/S of 31 West 27th Street, bet. B/way & 6th Avenue
And be it further
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five opposes the installation of bicycle racks at the following location because the residents of the area have raised concerns that they would obstruct the sidewalk:
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N/S of 7 West 55th Street, bet. 5th & 6th Avenues