Does Windsor Terrace Need Citi Bikes?

WINDSOR TERRACE, BROOKLYN — City Councilman Brad Lander wants to know if Windsor Terrace is ready for Citi Bikes.

The District 39 representative launched a survey this week asking constituents to share their thoughts on the city's bike share program potentially expanding into Windsor Terrace, Kensington or Borough Park.

Citi Bike — which allows riders to effectively borrow bikes for hourly, daily or yearly fees — first launched in New York City in 2013 and has since expanded to bring about 12,000 bikes and 750 stations to 60 neighborhoods.

But the program has yet to make its way into the depths of Brooklyn: the southernmost docking stations are in Park Slope and the eastern border is in the middle of Bed-Stuy, according to the Citi Bike station map.

A spokeswoman from Lander's office declined to comment on the survey and noted the final decision to expand Citi Bike would rest with the Department of Transportation.

The Citi Bike survey has already sparked a heated debate among locals on the Kensington, Brooklyn Facebook group, where supporters celebrated a new transit option and opposers decried the loss of parking.

"We need as many low cost public transportation options as possible," wrote Lani Schwartz.

"No way," replied John Gianni Caminiti. "Loss of parking spaces is another way NYC is killing the working class ... To make their life more difficult is not fair at all."

Several residents also worried the bikers would become a menace to pedestrians.

"No no no," Susan Slovak posted. "As a senior with a dog, I take my life into my hands out here because of bike riders."

"Yeah no thanks," added Amena Begum. "We already have enough s----- cyclists who don't care about pedestrians or drivers, we don't need more."