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Business Grew After Controversial Bike Lane Installed, Data Show

October 3, 2022/No Comments

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When New York City proposed installing a protected bike lane on Skillman Avenue in Queens in 2017, the impact it would have on local businesses was certain — at least according to the plan’s critics.

A devastating loss of customers. Revenue falling by 20 percent. Beloved shops forced to close their doors for good.

Those predictions were wrong.

 

  • By Jesse Coburn


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