Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Private car services are a common taxi alternative in the outer boroughs. Fares vary de-
pending on the neighborhood and length of ride, and must be determined beforehand, as
they have no meters.
Walking
Best for…
exploring quaint neighborhoods like the West Village, the East Village,
Chinatown and SoHo.
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Screw the subway, cabs and buses, and go green. New York, down deep, can't be seen
until you've taken the time to hit the sidewalks: the whole thing, like Nancy Sinatra's
boots, is made for pedestrian transport.
Citi Bike
Hundreds of miles of designated bike lanes were added throughout the city by former Mayor Bloomberg's very
pro-cycling City Hall. And even more potentially momentous, the Bloomberg administration launched
Citi Bike
(
www.citibikenyc.com;
24hr/7 days $11/27) , its long awaited bikesharing program - the largest in the country -
in 2013.
Hundreds of kiosks in Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn house the iconic bright blue and very sturdy bicycles
available for rides of 30-minutes or less. However, unless you're an experienced urban cyclist, pedaling through
the streets can be a risky activity, as bike lanes are often blocked by trucks, taxis and double-parked cars. Helmets
are obviously recommended but not obligatory.
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Broadway runs the length of Manhattan, about 13.5 miles. Crossing the East River on
the pedestrian planks of the Brooklyn Bridge is a New York classic. Central Park trails
can get you to wooded pockets where you can't even see or hear the city.
Bus
Best for…
taking in the city's atmosphere as you travel across town.
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Buses are operated by the MTA, the same folks that run the subway. They share an
identical ticketing system.
