Gothamist iconGothamistSep 1, 2026

NYC artist creates device that slows Citi Bikes passing through rent-burdened areas

"Ground Truth" easily clips onto the fork of a Citi Bike, but it makes pedaling more difficult in rent-burdened neighborhoods. The gadget allows riders to physically feel their neighbors' struggle to pay for housing.

NYC artist creates device that slows Citi Bikes passing through rent-burdened areas

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"Ground Truth" easily clips onto the fork of a Citi Bike, but it makes pedaling more difficult in rent-burdened neighborhoods.

The gadget allows riders to physically feel their neighbors' struggle to pay for housing.

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"Ground Truth" easily clips onto the fork of a Citi Bike, but it makes pedaling more difficult in rent-burdened neighborhoods. The gadget allows riders to physically feel their neighbors' struggle to pay for housing.

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