Dec 20th, 2022 - After a series of Sundays in December where 5th Avenue was completely closed to vehicular traffic for a number of hours, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new vision for 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 59th Street where Central Park begins.
Adams key goals for 5th Ave are:
To transform the avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park into an innovative pedestrian-focused space, which would include an expanded green space, new tree plantings and enhanced lighting.
To prioritize feasible ways of transportation, including speeding up bus travel.
To significantly increase pedestrian space throughout the avenue, such as expanding sidewalks and prioritizing accessibility and pedestrian mobility.
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