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Want a bike lane on Queens Boulevard

Want a bike lane on Queens Boulevard

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Started by Anonymous 18 years ago
My 22 y/o son Asif Rahman\'s life was cut short in it\'s prime while he was riding his bike on Queens Boulevard. Asif was a poet and had many talents, he loved to ride his bike. Whenever I worried for his safety, he assured me that he was safe because there\'re bike lanes on the roads and he always carried a bike route map. When I went to visit the accident spot, I was shocked to see that there is no bike lane on Q.B. If there was one, Asif might still be alive. The Mayor is encouraging people to ride their bikes for congestion and pollution problems. He has laid out a plan to install a 200-mile long bike lane across the city, but it doesn\'t include Queens Blvd. There are bike lanes on some single lane streets but not on Q.B. which has six lanes each way. Now more people are riding bicycles for high gas prices, which is good for health and environment. We have to get a bike lane on Q.B. in honor of Asif and for the safety of his fellow bikers. Often things don\'t get noticed unless there are a number of fatalities. Please act now, sign the petition before you hear of another biker\'s death, it could be your son or brother or friend. This petition will be given to the Mayor of NYC. Tell him, Mr. Mayor, we don\'t want any more biker to die on Queens Boulevard, let Asif be the last biker to sacrifice his life on Queens Boulevard. Thanks for your support. Lizi Rahman [email protected] PS: Please make sure to type your name, do not use anonymous.

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August 4, 2008

I am truly overwhelmed by the way so many of you have stepped up to honor Asif. This movement has become far larger than I ever imagined it could be because of your kindness. Everything that happens next is entirely because you chose to stand with me.

Reached 100 supporters

August 4, 2008

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Robert Edwards
17 years ago Featured

This should have been done years ago. stop dragging your feet on safety improvements mayor de blasio.

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David Farah
17 years ago Featured

THE CITY NEEDS TO WAKE UP. Queens blvd is basically a highway for people speeding. build the lane already!!!

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Mike Hill
17 years ago Featured

I ride this road every single day to get to work and it is a total death trap. something needs to change before someone else gets hurt.

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Elena Wilson
17 years ago Featured

My heart breaks for this family. we need safe streets for everyone not just people in cars.

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Sarah Rao
18 years ago Featured

so sorry for your loss. this is absolutely heartbreaking and completely preventable. queens blvd is scary enough in a car let alone on a bike.

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Jason Fisher
18 years ago Featured

too many close calls on this road. need a bike lane asap.

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