Five days ago
on Earth Day 2019, Eric L. Adams, President of Brooklyn Borough, held a
Bike-to-Work ride. Now in its fifth
year, the annual event was the first of the celebrations for Earth Day for
Brooklyn. The Tour de Brooklyn cyclists were accompanied by Alicia Ampry-Samuel (a member of the Council) Latrice Walker (a member of the Assembly) and Zellnor Myrie (a Senator). Community groups that participated included: The Brown Bike Girl; Ptkin Avenue Business Improvement District; Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Corporation and Transportation Alternatives.
As Adams noted:
“Earth Day is a reminder of the steps we can all take every single day to reduce our impact on the flora and fauna around us. That includes increasing our use of pedal power. Not only is biking a great way to commute and a therapeutic exercise, it also provides a chance to really see the crevices of our communities.”
For those interested in finding a great outdoors area to bike, they will be happy to know that NYC’s largest state park is going to be getting a $20 million investment from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The money will be used to build community gardens, recreational centers and a green space – perfect for local cyclists.
