Have you been to New York City John?
check this 2009 streetfilms video out -but sit down first, it mught make your blood boil

so be careful before opening....
bikelanes in the big apple
check out this 2009 guide to bike infrastructure in NYC.
by the way ,since there are some new inroads in the USA you're not up to speed on, TRUE Vehicular Cyclists are not stymied by the presence of quality bike infrastructure.