Great American Infrastructure: Ocean Parkway Bike Path, Brooklyn, NY

Posted by Content Coordinator on Monday, August 27th, 2012

This is the twenty-second in a series of entries celebrating infrastructure achievements in the United States.

What: The Ocean Parkway Bike Path is the first bike path ever in the United States.

When: The Ocean Parkway Bike Path was completed in 1894 with an official opening celebration in 1896.

Length: 5.9 miles (one way)

Estimated travel time: Biking—45 minutes; Walking (on the pedestrian side)—2 hours

 

Interesting facts:  Initially a pedestrian lane, it was converted into a bike path in 1894.  Reportedly, so many bicyclists crowded the path on opening day, the city was forced to widen it.

Ocean Parkway was itself designated a historic landmark in 1975.

In July 2012 a cyclist in the bike path was issued a $200 ticket after asking a police officer to stop impeding cycling in the designated bike lane. 

Check out the Ocean Parkway Bike Path from a cyclist’s perspective:

Tags: , , , , ,

One Response to “Great American Infrastructure: Ocean Parkway Bike Path, Brooklyn, NY”

  1. Joe says:

    It’s the fastest way to get from Dtown Bkln to Coney Island

Follow InfraUSA on Twitter Facebook YouTube Flickr

CATEGORIES


Show us your infra! Show us your infra!

Video, stills and tales. Share images of the Infra in your community that demands attention. Post your ideas about national Infra issues. Go ahead. Show Us Your Infra!  Upload and instantly share your message.

Polls Polls

Is the administration moving fast enough on Infra issues? Are Americans prepared to pay more taxes for repairs? Should job creation be the guiding determination? Vote now!

Views

What do the experts think? This is where the nation's public policy organizations, trade associations and think tanks weigh in with analysis on Infra issues. Tell them what you think.  Ask questions.  Share a different view.

Blog

The Infra Blog offers cutting edge perspective on a broad spectrum of Infra topics. Frequent updates and provocative posts highlight hot button topics -- essential ingredients of a national Infra dialogue.


Dear Friends,

 

It is encouraging to finally see clear signs of federal action to support a comprehensive US infrastructure investment plan.

 

Now more than ever, our advocacy is needed to keep stakeholders informed and connected, and to hold politicians to their promises to finally fix our nation’s ailing infrastructure.

 

We have already engaged nearly 280,000 users, and hoping to add many more as interest continues to grow.

 

We require your support in order to rise to this occasion, to make the most of this opportunity. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to InfrastructureUSA.org.

 

Steve Anderson

Managing Director

 

SteveAnderson@InfrastructureUSA.org

917-940-7125

InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure