Lois: We wanted a lane— the right kind of lane that would keep everybody safe, that would keep the bikers safe. But we want it to be done the right way. And it has not been done the right way.

　　Craig Palmer builds bars and restaurants in Manhattan. I was interviewing him for a different story when he brought up the bike lanes all on his own.

　　Craig: I think the biggest problem is that Bloomberg put all these bike lanes in. You took what used to be a full street and you’re shrinking it.

　　Then there are the Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who forced the city to remove a bike lane through their neighborhood. But polls show that the majority of New Yorkers support bike lanes by a margin of 56% to 39%. Bicycle advocate Caroline Samponaro of Transportation Alternatives calls that a mandate.

　　Caroline: If this was an election, we would have already had our victory. The public has spoken and they keep speaking. And I think, more importantly, the public is starting to vote with their pedals.

　　59. What does Aaron mean by saying “This is what 21st century New York City looks like.”?

　　A. There are hundreds of miles of new bike lanes in 21 st century New York City.

　　B. Drivers slow down their cars and bikes are taken off the sidewalk in New York.

　　C. Bikes are used as a means of transport in 21 st century New York City.

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