Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Central Park

Eyes on the Street: New Stripes for Pedestrians and Cyclists in Central Park

By Stephen Miller | Oct 23, 2012 | 12 Comments

Last month, Streetsblog reported that the Central Park loop would be getting a new lane configuration to clarify where pedestrians and cyclists belong, similar to changes recently implemented in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Less than 30 days after the announcement, walkers, joggers, and bike riders are all getting some extra room in the park, while the space […]

Central Park Roadways Will Get More Room for Cyclists and Pedestrians

By Stephen Miller | Sep 28, 2012 | 38 Comments

This evening, DOT, the Parks Department and the Central Park Conservancy announced a change to road configurations in Central Park similar to recent changes in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The plan [PDF] would double available pedestrian space and bring the installation of plastic posts to separate cyclists from walkers and joggers. DOT said that it has notified local […]

Now You Can Bike Both Ways Across Central Park on 72nd Street

By Ben Fried | Jun 28, 2012 | 16 Comments

The two-way, buffered bike lane across Central Park on 72nd Street is rounding into form, with most but not all of the markings in place, readers tell us. The path is rideable in both directions, adding a critical piece of east-west connectivity to the bike network. Reader Heidi Untener sends this pic from a recent […]

Bike Ticket Blitz Reportedly Underway in Central Park

By Ben Fried | May 30, 2012 | 28 Comments

Heads up if your p.m. bike commute takes you through Central Park, or if you’re planning on an after-work ride. This just in from reliable source (and Streetfilms star) Marcus Woollen: If you have an encounter in the park this evening, tell us about it in the comments or email tips@streetsblog.org.

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Making History: 2004 Car-Free Central Park Film Chosen for MCNY Exhibit

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | May 3, 2012 | No Comments

In the midst of a 2004 petition drive and campaign, Transportation Alternatives hired me to produce a mini-film called “The Case for a Car-Free Central Park.” It featured interviews with many prominent New Yorkers, like Columbia professor Ken Jackson and author Roberta Brandes Gratz, along with dozens of everyday park-goers testifying about how they felt […]

Three CB8 Committees Approve Two-Way 72nd Street Central Park Bike Lane

By Noah Kazis | Apr 12, 2012 | 3 Comments

A plan to transfer one lane of 72nd Street from motor vehicles to bicycles in Central Park earned a thumbs up from three committees of Manhattan Community Board 8 last night, a strong show of approval from a board with a mixed record on bike infrastructure. The total vote was 13-1, with one abstention, according […]

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