To the Editor:

Re “Citi Bike Pressed to Expand to Low-Income Areas” (news article, Dec. 6):

Another issue of importance to all those living in our communities is the placement of these Citi bikes.

Although I support the presence of Citi Bike stations, I do not now support, in most cases, how they have been placed, since the placement of many of the stations in the street perpendicular to the curb is not helpful or safe.

The loss of so many parking spots causes drivers to spend longer periods of time looking for a spot, causing an increase in pollution. On one occasion I had to spend more than an hour looking for a parking spot, with my exhaust unnecessarily polluting the air. Some bikers suggest getting rid of our cars. For many, this is not possible.

I have seen some of the stations placed on a wide sidewalk, which I consider a good placement, but in many cases the stations are placed in the street off a sidewalk taking up numerous parking spots. On sidewalks that are narrower, the stations might be placed on an angle or parallel to the curb, leaving a sufficient walking area.