Janette Sadik-Khan, who disputed the notion that her agency fails to consider local opinion on a proposed bike lane.
“Every single [bike lane] that exists in New York City today was supported by the appropriate community board or boards,” Sadik-Khan said. “Our project teams and borough commissioners post project plans online, survey buildings and establishments along street corridors, meet with individuals and local groups both before and after projects have been implemented.”
Markowitz disagreed, reiterating his position that the agency is biased against motorists.
“I don’t trust the Department of Transportation to make these decisions,” he later told us.
In his unsung testimony, Markowitz said that he and the City Council should call the shots — after considering local opinion — on new bikes lanes.
