On April 22, 2009, the City Council approved Bicycle Parking Text Amendment that goes into effect immediately. What does the amendment do?
It requires indoor, secure bicycle parking in all new developments. The new regulation applies to multi-family residential buildings (such as condos and coops), community facilities (such as strip malls & shopping centers), and commercial buildings (such as office building), including public parking garages.
This is a fantastic step towards decreasing the greenhouse gases being released into the air here in Brooklyn, as well as the rest of the city. By having secure places for cyclists to place their bicycles both at home and at their place of employment, more people will use cycling as a means of transportation. Great for the environment and great exercise.
Kudos to the City Council
