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Summer Streets 2008 (NYC)

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on August 11, 2008 | 51,094 Plays

Feeling remarkably similar to Bogota's Ciclovia, the New York City Department of Transportation held its first Summer Streets event on Saturday by opening 7 miles of city streets to pedestrians and bike traffic only. From 7 AM to 1 PM, roads were car-free from 72nd Street to the Brooklyn Bridge along Park Avenue. It was splendiferous.

Williamsburg Walks!

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on July 21, 2008 | 6,892 Plays

Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn underwent a Livable Streets alchemy, being shut down from noon to 7 PM for four consecutive Saturdays to allow residents and visitors to enjoy the streets.