As a regular biker in Manhattan, let me tell you, the map isn&#x27;t exaggerating.  8th, 9th, Broadway, 1st, and 2nd really are the best ways to go north and south in Manhattan, precisely because of those segregated bike lanes.  In addition I&#x27;ll sometimes take the paths along the Hudson and East River (which this map emphasizes).<p>For a long north&#x2F;south trip, say, 80 blocks, I&#x27;ll much sooner go over an avenue or two to use one that has a bike lane than go all 80 blocks on an avenue that doesn&#x27;t have a bike lane.  You have to pedal <i>fast</i> to keep up with traffic enough to not be unsafe when you&#x27;re mixed in with motor vehicles on an avenue, and I don&#x27;t have the endurance to go that fast for 80 blocks, especially not on a heavy Citibike.