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Apparently city councils across North America are full of people who see this photo and say, "Yeah that's nice but you know what it could really use? Cars. 30 mph cars, with the windows rolled up. THINK OF THE ECONOMY." https://twitter.com/stevenbodzin/status/1325075094650187776
Every day from 8 am to 8 pm, 1.3 miles (2km) of this street has these barricades and signs telling car drivers to go 5mph. Suddenly you get kids learning to ride bikes and scooters...
You get a LOT of girls and women working out, far more than when they were forced to run or skate on our tiny sidewalks
People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities riding #bikenyc
People walking in small groups. This shouldn't be remarkable. But sidewalks in Jackson Heights are often just 4 feet wide, between gardens encroaching on one side and tree wells on the other. It's almost impossible to walk with a group. The open street is pro-family.
And of course, residents finding a place to socialize and get some fresh air without spreading coronavirus.
@communityboard3 (these are the people your member referred to as "just lingering around")
@communityboard3 (these are the people your member referred to as "just lingering around")
This whole thread is from two 25-minute walks in one afternoon. Anyone is welcome to come and see and experience this, any day. 5-8pm is peak hour. @communityboard3 is taking comments because a few sourpusses want to end this paradise.
