It only takes a few seconds to see what Jackson Heights will lose if the Department of Transportation fails to protect what it calls its "gold standard" open street. Watch Clarence Eckerson's new film now.
The DOT should not allow dangerous conditions for walkers and bikers to fester until the end of 2022. But it will — so as not to inconvenience motorists.
"It's terrific," said one volunteer coordinator along Willoughby Avenue, South Portland Avenue and Hall Place — three extremely popular open streets primarily because of the work of the volunteers to keep cars off the roadway.