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This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real
Friday, August 14, 2026
An art project called Ground Truth modified Citi Bikes in New York City neighborhoods with high rental costs to increase pedaling resistance. The modification aims to create a physical experience related to income inequality in those areas. The project does not permanently alter the bikes and reversible changes are made to the rental system.
