Multiple city agencies and a private organization announced that work will begin on March 17 on a new look for six miles of roadway in iconic Central Park that aim to help ensure safety for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Can Central Park get any more spacious? Yes, according to a new redesign plan announced on Thursday.
Multiple city agencies and a private organization announced that work will begin on March 17 on a new look for six miles of roadway in the iconic park that aim to help ensure safety for walkers, joggers and cyclists. Get amNY in your inbox!
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The redesign comes after years of increased e-vehicle usage and pedestrians and cyclists battling it out on shared, narrow paths. In one example, a near-collision sparked a violent dispute between two bike riders in the park last year, with one getting sprayed in the face with an unknown chemical.
The NYC Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) and Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) worked with the nonprofit Central Park Conservancy on the upcoming new look, which aims to improve safety and more clearly designate space for pedestrians and cyclists. Central Park. The work is based on a study of the park that was published last year.
“For millions of New Yorkers and visitors each year, our parks offer the perfect place to work up a sweat, take in the fresh air, and connect with nature,” Sue Donoghue, NYC Parks commissioner, […]
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