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Community Board 2 backs temporary "Open Streets" pilot to expand pedestrian space
Summary
Community Board 2 voted to back a local Open Streets pilot and a set of criteria for temporary street closures to create more pedestrian space during the COVID-19 pandemic, while asking for continued community consultation before permanent changes.
Community Board 2 voted to endorse a local pilot of temporary street closures to create more pedestrian space and relieve pressure on parks during the COVID-19 emergency.
The vote follows months of public comment and a committee discussion about “Open Streets,” an initiative championed at the city level to close limited lanes or blocks to motor vehicles so pedestrians and cyclists can keep distance. The board’s traffic and transportation committee presented an initial list of streets it recommended for so-called shared-street treatment, and the full board moved that recommendation into an omnibus approval while adding language asking for clear signage and continued community outreach.
The board’s resolution supports a “shared streets” approach that keeps local access for deliveries and emergency vehicles while giving priority to people walking or bicycling. The traffic committee…
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