A young tourist exploring New York City on a bicycle was killed on Central Park West because the bicycle lane where she rode was inadequate and unprotected. Unprotected bike lanes put all New Yorkers at risk. Since 2011, drivers injured or killed 136 cyclists on Central Park West.

The horrific loss of Madison Jane Lyden was both predictable and preventable. Statistics show that physically protected bike lanes protect all New Yorkers, dramatically reducing injuries, crashes, speeding, and bicycling on the sidewalk.

People on bikes should be shielded from reckless drivers and double-parked cars. We demand a two-way protected bike lane on Central Park West. Sign the petition to add your voice.