I support the general concept of BRT to make buses faster and more accessible. Practical solutions that keep traffic and people moving are great for this city. I think the bike share is an interesting idea, but I’d be concerned about how you implement such a plan and make it cost effective, so I’d like more details on that.

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I fully support expanding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, which is a big part of Moving NYC. Indeed, it is largely due to our work with the MTA that this long-discussed idea is becoming a reality. Now, along Fordham Road, Select Bus Service (SBS) has increased bus speeds by 19%, ridership has increased by 5,000 riders a day, and 98% of riders were satisfied or very satisfied with the new service. BRT is one of the best ways to meet critical bus service needs – making buses faster, more reliable, and more customer-friendly. On top of that, BRT is cost-effective, generating savings by improving bus speeds and attracting more customers. We are currently planning to work with the MTA to implement BRT in all 5 boroughs, including along 1st and 2nd avenues in Manhattan, providing needed congestion-relief years before the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway makes its first run.

Similarly, we intend to continue exploring bike-share programs, as recommended by our “Bike-Share Opportunities in New York City” report released this year. Bike-share programs are ideal for densely populated cities like New York. Almost 50% of New York’s workforce lives within a reasonable bicycling distance of their place of work. Bike-shares also offer immediate transportation solutions, as they can be built, installed and open for business in months, not years. Bike-share programs offer options for economic growth and job creation, as well as providing considerable health and environmental benefits.

I strongly support a speedy expansion of a New York Bus Rapid Transit network, including on Manhattan’s First and Second avenues.

I am particularly impressed by the thoughtful proposals of the Pratt Center for Sustainable Development, which would open up new neighborhood-to-work corridors throughout the City, especially for economically disadvantaged communities. I will use these as an important guide for the implementation of BRT.

At the same time, BRT may be a useful way to respond to population growth in other communities poorly served by the current transportation network. I also see BRT as a wise use of stimulus funding if additional federal money is allocated.

I will look at all ideas to increase bicycle ridership, including a bike share program.