Preparation for Citibike in CB 8 and 9: Oct 19th

whynot_31

Citi Bike CB8 community planning workshop

When: Wednesday, October 19, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Where: Hope City Empowerment Center, 650 Washington Avenue (between Dean and Bergen Streets)

Have you been wondering when you’ll finally be able to jump on a Citi Bike in Prospect Heights? Join Citi Bike and the NYC Department of Transportation for a public planning workshop for the expanding Citi Bike program in Brooklyn Community Boards 8 and 9. Sessions being at 6:00PM and 7:00PM. For more information email Leroy Branch at [email protected].

Source: [email protected]

Marco555

Oooo!

crownheightster

They should put Citbike docks at Franklin Ave and Nostrand and Utica and eastern parkway (or Lincoln).

goldemi1

crownheightster agreed, its a bit perplexing the expansion strategy.  saturating areas while leaving huge swaths ignored. I get going towards demographics/income density, but seems to be ignoring need in some areas.  At spread out a few in CH, and start filling in the gaps in the future.  

whynot_31

If I was an AirBnB host, I would figure out a way to let my guests use my unlimited membership.

...I think it would be seen as a large benefit by many potential guests.

https://www.citibikenyc.com/events/2016/10/19/citi-bike-is-expanding-community-planning-workshop

ehgee

The downside is that you're risking $1200 if any of those randos don't know how to dock a bike properly. I've lent out a Citibike to people before, but only if I'm riding with them so I can make sure they dock it correctly.

whynot_31

Yes, perhaps merely telling guests that the bikes are nearby and available for rental is the way to go. That way, all the risk is on them.

whynot_31

15-20 stations will be placed in Crown Heights west of Rogers.

http://phndc.org/content/citi-bike-coming-prospect-heights-next-summer

mugofmead111

whynot_31 said:

15-20 stations will be placed in Crown Heights west of Rogers. http://phndc.org/content/citi-bike-coming-prospect-heights-next-summer

From the link posted above:

"DOT will present specific proposed locations to Community Boards 8 and 9 prior to finalizing the plan."

I'd like to hear how this presentation to CB 9 goes. Seriously. 

Somewhere near the intersection of Flatbush/Empire/Ocean (whether by Prospect Park, by BBG, or by the subway station) would make sense for a bike dock.