NYC DOT studied different protected bike lane segments around Manhattan. They found that protected bike lanes often dramatically increase ridership. Over a 6 month stretch …
| Route | Bike volume change % |
|---|---|
| 1st Ave | 160% |
| 2nd Ave (2nd - 14th St) | 49% |
| 2nd Ave (23rd - 34th St) | 60% |
| 8th Ave | 9% |
| 9th Ave | 65% |
| Broadway (18th - 23rd St) | 28% |
| Broadway (47th - 59th St) | 108% |
| Columbus Ave | 51% |
Source: NYC Protected Bike Lane Analysis, NYC DOT, 2014