Violations tagged as bloomberg were caught parked in a bike lane in New York 1 time
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a conversation with livery car driver
broadway and east 20th st, New york, NY
After I took this guy's picture and told him to leave the bike lane... he left the bike lane. He followed me and we had a "conversation" of sorts as we went along. He asked me what I had said (maybe he didn't hear me). "Where am I supposed to go? I was waiting for a customer!"
I said, "find a legal spot."
"Where?! There are no spots!"
"Hey, that's not my problem, I don't drive a car. Listen, write Bloomberg.."
"Fuck Bloomberg!"
"Write him and ask for spots to be allocated for taxis..."
"Do you think Bloomberg gives a fuck about you and me?!"
"I don't know, but thanks for the leaving the bike lane.. bye!"
[rough transcription]
Although he was pissed, it was the most extensive exchange I've had since I've started taking pictures of cars in bike lanes. I kinda felt bad for the guy. Yes, he was wrong and endangered my life. But really, this issue will only be solved when the City:
1) raises the price of curbside parking until some spots are available
2) ends the Dept of Finance's Stipulated Fine program
3) dedicates more curbside parking for taxi pickups and commercial deliveries
4) actually enforces the law
I will keep taking these photos. Hopefully this site will someday inspire Bloomberg (or whomever) to answer the driver's question affirmatively.
