I am sure all of us have seen these wifi stations all over Manhattan. But, when you come down to Queens, there’s barely one or two in every other neighborhood. The further you go from Manhattan, the less you see. I don’t think I have seen one in Jamaica, which is in the border of NYC and Long Island. The same goes for Citi Bikes. Only accessible Citi Bike stations are near Astoria, which is one stop away from Manhattan. I wonder what these stations could indicate socio-economically. For example, compared to Jamaica, Astoria’s rent prices are very high, it has way more fancy food places and parks, and it’s very close to Manhattan.
I’ve thought about this a lot too especially in terms of the number of citi bike docks in the other boroughs. While there is something to be said for Citi Bike being more useful in a densely populated borough like Manhattan, I think it is only a matter of time before we see them expand more into the other boroughs.
Good questions.
You make a great point; however, I feel like these screens are obsolete now that our smartphones have so many alternative functions. I completely agree with you in the need for more Citibikes in more densely populated areas. They make the environment far more sustainable, and they improve the city’s traffic congestion.