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Bike Resistance Reveals NYC’s Rent Crisis | New York City News
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A New York artist turns bike rides into a visceral lesson on housing inequality: Justin Blinder’s “Ground Truth” device adds physical resistance to Citi Bikes in high-rent areas, forcing riders to feel the weight of affordability. Built with a 3D printer and funded by a $10K award, it was born from pandemic-era delivery work and aims to make economic disparities tangible—not just talk. The gadget even softens near public housing, revealing how such programs buffer rent burdens. Blinder sees it as both a protest against soaring Citi Bike costs and a call for cities to rethink mobility and housing access.
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