Hundreds of New Yorkers join forces to oppose new, proposed UWS bike lane
Hundreds of Upper West Side residents and business owners are opposing a proposed bidirectional bike lane on West 72nd Street, citing concerns over traffic congestion, delivery disruptions, and lack of community input. The 'No 72nd Street Bike Lane Coalition' has gathered over 1,000 petition signatures and plans a rally to demand a pause in the project. While the city's Department of Transportation argues the lane will improve safety and support local businesses, opponents stress the need for inclusive planning and better design for the complex corridor.
- ▪The 'No 72nd Street Bike Lane Coalition' has collected more than 1,000 petition signatures opposing the bike lane.
- ▪The NYC Department of Transportation plans to install a protected bidirectional bike lane on the north side of West 72nd Street from Central Park West to Riverside Drive.
- ▪Community Board 7 postponed its meeting on the redesign to June due to community backlash and demand for more feedback.
- ▪Business owners like Lester Wasserman of Tip Top Shoes fear the lane will disrupt deliveries that rely on curbside unloading.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a visible supporter of cycling initiatives and is often seen riding a Citi Bike around the city.
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Metro Hundreds of New Yorkers join forces to oppose new, proposed UWS bike lane By Haley Brown Published May 1, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ET mamdani on a bike Hundreds of Upper West Side residents and business owners are fighting back against the city’s plan to build a new bike lane along a major local thoroughfare. The “No 72nd Street Bike Lane Coalition” has gathered more than 1,000 signatures on a petition opposing the proposal, and said it expects at least 100 people to picket against it at a rally Saturday morning at West 72nd Street and Broadway. “This is about making sure the community is heard,” the group said in a statement. “We are calling for a pause.
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