DNAInfo.Com reports that the DOT forgot that last June (2015), that the Department of Transportation celebrated a decision by Mayor Bill de Blasio to make Central Park permanently car-free at all times above West 72nd Street. Many cyclists and street-safety proponents had fought for car restrictions in the park for years.
Residents and visitors to the city wouldn't know that by looking at a new 2016 bike lane map released Monday that's available online and will be printed and distributed to libraries, schools and bike shops. The map incorrectly lists the times when cars are allowed along West Drive as 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays, despite the fact that the rule was changed. Cars are no longer allowed north of West 72nd Street on West Drive at any time.
The blunder bothered bike advocates, who are pushing for even more of the park to become car free. Many people feel it would be easier (not to mention safer) just to make the entire loop car-free, as it was always intended to be?
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