Looks like protected bike infrastructure is growing on Chuck Schumer. High-powered backchannel NIMBY assault notwithstanding, New York's senior senator apparently does enjoy riding the bike lane in his front yard, as you can see in this Sunday morning photo courtesy of fellow PPW resident Paul Steely White.
So, when will the rest of Streetsblog's 2011 April Fools Day post come true?
Caption submissions welcome in the comments. Winner will be selected and posted tomorrow.
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