The results may stick around long after Brooklyn commuters have their easy rides back, and European tourists regain their straight shot to Roberta's. Let the people talk loudly and have big, zealous opinions. So with less than two and half years until hell replaces the L, let the transportation ideas flow from the woodwork. 'Paris-Plages' proved a popular hit, and from there the city grew the project to into a radical scheme to ban cars on a seemingly vital four-lane riverside highway-maybe forever. In 2002, the City of Lights converted a stretch of road along the River Seine to a temporary beach. The city has shied away from solidifying temporary anti-congestion rules before, but should look to Paris as an example of turning transit pain to gain. The FDR DRIVE will be subject to intermittent closures:Researchers at NYU's Rudin Center for Transportation recommend solutions like partnerships with rideshare companies, lots of high-speed bus service more trains on complementary subway lines, ferries, gondolas, and even a scooter sharing network.Įven once the L train's back in action, these ideas could help make New York a friendlier place for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders.

45th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.♵6th Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue.♵5th Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue.♵5th Street from Madison Avenue to 5th Avenue.♵4th Street from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue.♵0th Street from Park Avenue to Madison Avenue.Little West Street from Battery Place to 2nd Place.♱st Place from Battery Place to Little West Street.These areas will reopen each evening after the day’s session. The following will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 5 a.m. ♲nd Avenue from 41st Street to 57th Street.The following streets will have one traffic lane dedicated to emergency vehicles for the duration of the General Assembly: 5th Street from Madison Avenue to 5th Avenue.General Assembly, average weekday speeds in the Midtown core slowed to four miles an hour,' said New. The following will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 5:00 a.m.: All weekdays through September 30 are considered 'gridlock alert days.' 'During last year's U.N.2nd Avenue from 41st Street to 57th Street.57th Street from 2nd Avenue to 5th Avenue.42nd Street from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue.The following streets will have one traffic lane dedicated to emergency vehicles for the duration of the General Assembly.

49th Street from 3rd Avenue to Lexington Avenue.

46th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.

44th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue.

Trucks and other large vehicles will not be able to access until the end of each day’s session. The tunnel underpass from 41st Street to 48th Street will remain open for passenger cars.

1st Avenue from 42nd Street to 48th Street.

The following streets in the vicinity of the United Nations will continued to be closed to vehicular traffic:

58th Street from Park Avenue to Madison Avenue.

56th Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue.

55th Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue.

55th Street from Madison Avenue to 5th Avenue.

54th Street from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue.

51st Street from Park Avenue to Madison Avenue.

50th Street from Park Avenue to Madison Avenue.

Little West Street from Battery Place to 2nd Place.

1st Place from Battery Place to Little West Street.

Battery Place from Little West Street to Second Place.

The following streets will have managed access and no vehicle parking permitted:

42nd Street Exit and Entrance Ramps of the FDR Drive.42nd Street from the FDR Drive to 2nd Avenue.

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