Times Square raised bike lane 43rd~45th st. Broadway South bound
I happened to be riding in Times Square today (would avoid it at all cost but somehow ended up there). On Broadway between 43rd and 45th street, the bike lane South bound is raised, with a steep slope between it and vehicle lane (I call it slope because it's not exactly vertical, but close, so almost like a raised curb, but more treacherous--think of a trapzoid) . Very obscure and totally unexpected. The bike lane is also very narrow, with cars passing just next to the bike riders (always hectic traffic). I almost didn't notice it's raised and could have easily slipped down to the vehicle lane and fall. I forgot to take a picture. Is anyone in Manhattan famiilar with what I'm talking about? It's very dangerous. Why raising the lane in such a way as if trying to trap cyclists into a slip/fall?