New York City’s is sparking protests among residents. The bike share program is set to launch this month with 330 docking stations and 6,000 bikes in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
While a recent poll showed 72 percent of residents support the concept, the installation is sparking discontent, including protest stickers and the defacing of docking stations.
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