The proposal includes wider sidewalks, more green spaces and less cars. Roadways would be reserved for mass transit and ridesharing services with a special lane for cyclists.
The proposal draws on years of studying the critical corridor from Bryant Park at 42nd Street to Central Park at 59th Street.New Yorkers could soon get a lot more pedestrian-friendly green space with a new proposal for part of an iconic avenue in the heart of Manhattan.
The proposal draws on years of studying the critical corridor from Bryant Park at 42nd Street to Central Park at 59th Street. The proposal includes wider sidewalks, more green spaces, and less cars. Roadways would be reserved for mass transit and ridesharing services with a special lane for cyclists.set out by Mayor Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul that aims to create more vibrant 24/7 business destinations to help the city's economy recover while providing more spaces for residents and tourists to enjoy.
"You are going to make more traffic, and you have people who can't drive as it is," said Lynn Schoen from Staten Island.
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