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Streetfilms Shorties: Celebrating the Columbus Avenue Bike Lane

For your viewing pleasure this weekend -- Clarence filmed this short, exhilarating group ride down the brand new protected bike path on Columbus Avenue. New Yorkers won this mile of safer street after a down-to-the-wire Community Board 7 vote in favor of the plan.  A lot of hard work and organizing went into that vote, and this ride was a chance to celebrate.

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