A long-promised bike lane in Lower Manhattan is being held up amid objections from a powerful force: New York’s judges and court officers.
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The five-block stretch of Centre Street between Worth and Canal streets currently has two lanes used for parking and through-traffic. But on many days, the strip is choked with traffic and double-parked cars — the bulk of them featuring government parking placards issued to judges, prosecutors, court officers and cops.
“I don't think the priority of them getting bikes over the Brooklyn Bridge outweighs the security of the court buildings,” he said. A DOT spokesperson said the agency will move forward with the bike lane this year with minor adjustments – but declined to detail what changes to the initial plan would be put in place.
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