Friday Video: Understanding What’s Going on at That Full Citi Bike Rack
Citi Bike racks serve hundreds of people every day. So just because it might be full when you see it, doesn't mean it's not being used.
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Streetsblog
12:01 AM EDT on March 14, 2025
Remember how Streetsblog informed you that just because you see a full Citi Bike rack, it doesn’t mean no one rides Citi Bike?
Well, now Streetfilms auteur Clarence Eckerson is back with his own take on the optics of a full Citi Bike rack (with statistics!). It’s must-see TV:
This piece was the work of the Streetsblog staff.
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