Citi Bike Graph Data That Will Amaze You

As the hoop-lah surrounding Citi Bike begins to calm down, the program is really coming into its own.  Screen shots taken from the program’s website show just how successful things are starting to become.

The first image you see below shows how signups have increased between 600-700% in just the first few weeks of the program.  The program should continue to increase in popularity over the coming weeks as more stations open up.  The cooler weather should also get more tourists on board as well.  This image below shows the rather steady increase in cumulative trips.  The beautiful display will continue to rise as more rides occur and at a higher frequency per day.  In just the two months of Citi Bike, the system has logged over 1.5 million trips!  I saved the best for last.  This graph shows the total miles traveled since the program went into service.  We are now getting very close to the 4 million mile mark in just two months!  No one can argue that this program has and will undoubtedly continue to be a success, especially when we get more stations open and even more New Yorkers on board!

 

Phone Booth Graveyard UWS

Gothamist recently chimed in on a very subtle change happening across the city.  All of those old phone booths that used to scatter the city have quietly been picked up and moved to a growing grave yard on the Upper West Side.  Many different efforts have been proposed for the remaining booths that now barely sprinkle the city.  Art projects, technological upgrades, and even WiFi hot-spots have now replaced the once functional phone booths.  Take a look at the pictures below.  If you’re interested in taking a look at the graveyard, all you need to do is 135th and 12th Avenue.  I am not sure how tough the city is being on gaining access, but am planning on finding out.  

 

Be sure to check out my Instagram in a few days to see if I made it up there!e