I am both a driver and a cyclist, but I have to say this bike program is just another nail in the coffin for those of us that need our cars to do whatever it is we do. Under Mayor Bloomberg, driving in this town, both in Manhattan and the outer boroughs, has become a living hell. The addition of literally thousands of traffic obstructions that he has added in his 3 terms has brought this town to nearly a standstill at nearly all times of the day. Traffic lights, often mistimed, speed bumps, stop signs, 4 way stop signs, red light cameras, no turns at certain hrs., bike lanes, bike parking stations and painting and coning out full lanes making them unusable for anyone and just funnels traffic into less lanes has led to a nightmarish ride for motorists all over NYC. Even trying to be a good cyclist by following the traffic laws will lead you to having to stop at nearly every corner in the city. Not fun for anyone.

Just last night my wife and daughter tried to go from Queens to Newark NJ for the Bocelli concert, a total of about 12 miles, and it took 3 hrs. 3 hrs.!!! All due to the useless funneling of traffic through Manhattan.

Mayor Doomsberg is a non-driver and always has been. He doesn't have a clue as to what it is like to drive in this town or what it's like to have to make your living by driving. I can only hope that our next Mayor has a license and uses it so he can see just how unbearable the situation has become...