How To Use NYC's Bike-Sharing Program (And Not Hurt Yourself)

New York City's bike-sharing program recently launched, sending 6,000 bright blue Citi Bikes onto the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Supporters of the program say it's a great addition to New York City's existing public transportation options. At $95 a year or $9.95 a day (plus overtime fees), it's certainly an inexpensive alternative to a monthly MetroCard, which costs $112.
But critics worry that riders who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the city's layout and bike rules could pose a danger to drivers and pedestrians.
Watch to find out what it's like to take out and ride a Citi Bike in the crazy streets of New York City.
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