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28th Precinct Uses Bike Lane as Parking Lot
123rd and st. nicholas, New york, NY
This isn't one or two cop cars responding to an incident. The bike lane is considered an extension of their parking lot. I believe we need to make it easier for cops to work in our city, but this can't be the way.
Google maps photo of that corner:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=123rd+and+St.+Nicholas,&g=2271+Frederick+Douglass+Boulevard,+New+York,+NY+10027-5319&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=St+Nicholas+Ave+%26+W+123rd+St,+New+York,+10027&ll=40.808941,-73.952987&spn=0.00188,0.004629&z=18&layer=c&cbll=40.808701,-73.952983&panoid=H5ihKatchnxZYnettMwDGQ&cbp=12,59,,0,5
NYPD in 8th Ave Bike Lane
8th Ave and 20th St, New york, NY
Not only is the cruiser taking the bike lane, but the NYPD van is parked in the turning lane, behind and to the right of the cruiser, such that you need to ride fully into traffic to get around the vehicles. Oh, and there was plenty of space in the striped area 50 feet south.
Police car blocking bike lane for bag of chips!
8th Avenue, New york, NY
This car was parked in the bike lane with one police officer in the passenger seat. The other officer was inside Duane Reade buying something. They were definitely not pulled over for an emergency. Isn't it sad when the people who are supposed to keep us safe are also putting us in danger for a bag of chips!!
NYPD Traffic Van parked in E. Broadway bikelane
East Broadway and Market Street, New york, NY
The guy did run in quickly to grab a biscuit but that doesn't excuse that he's (1) a traffic van; and (2) had space to legally park.
The bikelane on this stretch of east broadway is useless b/c they're always blocked.
NYPD Traffic Van in bike lane over 1/2 hour
98 Suffolk St, New york, NY
I've seen them there before, on Suffolk near Delancey, and not that it's a particularly busy stretch of road for bikes or cars, it's a primary access point to the Williamsburg Bridge.
In this picture, you'll notice a guy with a kid tandem being trailed by another kid having to ride out into the street to go around the van.
NYPD Parking in Bike Lane
W 30th St and Broadway, New york, NY
NYPD parked in Bike Lane at intersection of W 30th & Broadway
NYPD in the Bike Lane
E 90th street, New york, NY
One copy talking to a motorist, three more standing around, one of which said "we're in emergency". Did not look urgent at all. When will the cops respect cyclists in NYC?
Laws are made to be broken (by the cops)
St. Nicholas Av. betw. 122 and 123 St., New york, NY
Bike lanes and sidewalks are used for police parking on both sides of St. Nicholas Avenue for the entire block.
NY M-37924
326 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Cop in van blocking the bike lane eating a slice next to an available parking space.
Cop Car blocking Bike Lane Morning Rush Hr
Ave. A and 14th ST 10009, New york, NY
Parked cop car blocking the bike lane on Ave. A btwn 14th and 13th st, 7:30am Wednesday 10/21/09. Lots of available spots right next to the cop car where they could have parked. No cop in the car or anywhere in sight.
NYPD in Manhattan Bridge bi-directional bike lane
Chrystie street and manhattan bridge, New york, NY
An extremely dangerous and stupid action on the part of this cop.
New York Finest
Pike St, New york, NY
NYPD does it again, proving that they are the neanderthals of NYC streets:
http://gothamist.com/2009/09/17/misleading_by_example_epic_nypd_bik.php
Thanks, NYPD
6th Avenue and 18th St, New york, NY
NYPD car (and ambulette) parked in bike lane on 6th Ave
NYPD Chicken Emergency!!
manhattan avenue and huron st, New york, NY
Yes! We must have chicken; screw the bicyclists!
NYPD Chicken Emergency!!
manhattan avenue and huron st, New york, NY
These fine outstanding officers were found attending to the chicken emergency by purchasing their dinner in the chicken restaurant pictured here. A truer example of Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect cannot be found.
NYPD blue
broadway and east 22nd st, New york, NY
Just noticed that this joker has an NYPD Restricted placard in his window.
Probably a cop
1st Street and 2nd Avenue, New york, NY
Judging by the way he drove and was just getting food while his van sat in the bike lane.
Cops turning in bike lane
w30th st 9th ave, New york, NY
I saw at least 5 police cars use this bike lane for a left turn on 30th and 9th. In between the police cars were regular cars following their example.
As if the Grand Street bike lane wasn't bad enough...
Grand and Bowery, New york, NY
This unattended cruiser had to park diagonally through the bike lane, when there was more than enough room to be stopped at the buffer of the parking lane (still illegal, but not blocking the bike traffic). The nose of the cruiser was pointed right at Quickly Bubble Tea - should have gone in to photograph the officers whom I'm sure were inside.
Cop Parks in a Bike Lane
Broadway and 32nd St., New york, NY
This cop decided to park in a bike lane when there was ample loading space right behind the van you see on the right.
NYPD Patrol Car in Avenue A Bike Lane
Ave A and St Mark's Pl, New york, NY
I saw this NYPD patrol car just hanging out in the bike lane on Avenue A. One of the officers inside was filling out some paperwork. I went to get a slice of pizza, and when I came back, the car was still there, and the officer was still filling out his paperwork.
The odd thing is that there was some totally empty space to the side of the bike lane where the car could've just pulled over and parked. I guess that would be too much work.
NYPD van obstructs the bike lane for lunch break
5th ave and 17 street, Brooklyn, NY
NYPD van obstructs the bike lane in south slope in 5th ave and 17th street. bike riders have to pass it outside and cars have to cross double yellow line. I saw 2 officers inside at Fuel restaurant. There were many available parking spots down the street.
officials parking on Bedford ave bike lane
1274 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, NY
there are always plenty of cars parked on the bike lane on Bedford ave between Atlantic ave and Herkimer st in Brooklyn. they have an official plate and belong to the ACS agency. it is a dangerous spot for pedestrians and bikers.
I called 311, took photos but the NYPD did not follow up.
it is a hazardous spot as cars speed to cross atlantic ave before the light changes and at the same time other cars enter and exit the gas station.
and the access to the bike lane is blocked.
There is plenty of legit parking space for the agency's car half a block down and across the street.
This doesn't happen in the Upper East Side
St. Nicholas Ave and 123rd st, New york, NY
Why is it allowed to happen in Harlem?
Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect
St. Nicholas Ave and 123rd st, New york, NY
and cops wonder why they have a bad reputation.
Police Punk
St. nicholas ave and W 122nd st., New york, NY
28th Precinct litters the bike lanes and sidewalks with its vehicles.
Police Placard Punk
St. Nicholas ave and W 122nd st, New york, NY
28th Precinct is on a roll. Placard = park anywhere
Police Punk
St. Nicholas Ave and W 122nd st., New york, NY
28th precinct thinks they are above the law.
Police Placard Punk
St. Nicholas Ave and W 123rd St., New york, NY
Police Placard = License to break the law. Good work 28th Precinct.
Police Punk
St. Nicholas Ave. and W 123rd St., New york, NY
All along this stretch, police park in the bike lane and on sidewalks. All day and all night. Placards are in most of the windows.
A law unto themselves
8th Ave. at 54th Street, New york, NY
Cop cars are frequently parked in the 8th Avenue bike lane at 54th Street, near a precinct house. Other vehicles blocking the bike lane are sometimes ticketed, but not often
"Police function"
8th Avenue and 48th Street, New york, NY
NYPD chauffeurs for a bunch of diplomats blocked an entire block of the 8th avenue bike lane.
Crooked Cop
2nd ave and 4th street, New york, NY
A cop swerved into the bike lane on 2nd ave and 5th street. Then he turned his lights on... nice...
This appears to be very STUPID
2nd ave and 10th St, New york, NY
I'd like to give the police the benefit of the doubt but this seems STUPID. There is an empty parking place right next to him, two empty places directly across the street and 2 or 3 more in front of him. Why does this guy need to park in the bike lane? Stupidity?
Incident at Brooklyn College
bedford ave and campus rd, New york, NY
To be on the safe side: no pictures, no license plates, no names. Only the people involved know about it. For everyone else it's just a nice example of driver's respect towards cyclists and how they interpret the law.
This is the story of a guy (and his girlfriend with two cops in the family as they several times emphasized) trying to force me to delete the picture I took of his car, standing in the bike lane at the Brooklyn College main entrance.
The final result of all this: At least the police officers and hopefully family and friends of the two will learn about this website. They promised me to check, if I post the picture of his car here. They will see nothing but will learn that he has eight outstanding parking tickets ($420) from July and August. That's what I call following the law!
The Story:
I took the usual picture of a car blocking the bike lane after waiting some while if it's really only a drop-off stop. They did not like it, passed me, and stopped again in the bike lane to confront me to delete the picture because I was violating their privacy. Some more discussions. I called a CUNY police officer, who was standing in front of the building next to us. No solution and the guy finally said: "You know, just leave". One block later he passed me again, double-parking on the bike lane next to the only car within several yards, and stood on the bike lane in front of his trunk. Instead of trying to pass him to end up like the cyclist in the 'famous' critical mass-NYPD incident I stopped. He asked me again to delete the picture or he would call the police. He called 911 and we waited about 45 minutes.
The police officers came, standing half on the bike lane next to the empty parking lane, and 'interviewed' us separately. They called some legal office and told me that I shouldn't put the pictures on the web because of privacy issues.
Regarding blocking the bike lane: The driving officer said that he would stop on a bike lane to drop off his girlfriend (which could take a minute or so). So, why having bike lanes at all if even the police does not care about the law. Passing a car, standing in a bike lane, is dangerous every second she/he is standing there. To avoid hitting the trunk we have to use the car lane into the normal traffic. One second is enough to get caught by a car. But I also had cars slowing down to let me pass safely.
A little side-note: Four weeks ago I was sliding over the street after a car used the bike lane to pass some cars in the traffic jam ahead of him. He got my handle with his trunk and turned immediately into the next street to disappear. I know, I can't change the world (and certainly not the windshield-blurred mind of drivers) but would like to use the only four feet for cyclists going North-South in Brooklyn safely.
End result:
The police took our personal information, wrote a short report, and drove off. The guy and his girlfriend (she joined us shortly before the police came) looked in disbelief that they did not force me to delete the picture and threatened me to sue me if they see the picture of his car on the web site.
Did they learn anything? NO! Will they do it again? YES. Will he accumulate more traffic tickets to impress the police officers in his girlfriend's family? Probably yes.




















































