Every so often I find little gems of street planning that I would love to see replicated elsewhere in the city. For instance, the other night I walked past this side street with bump outs at the crosswalk that give pedestrians more space and prevent automobiles from cutting corners too sharply.
Can any name where in the city this is? Bonus points if anyone knows any history on why this street is so unlike anything near it.
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"We’re really looking to create a premier public space," said the DOT's Public Realm Unit acting lead. All right then!
Who knew that our little story about MTA Board member David Mack's illegal parking and placard abuse would generate so much heat? Plus other news.
Police officials said that one of their traffic agents struck and injured a pedestrian in Jackson Heights on Monday night, and was not arrested.
For the first time, New York driver convicted of drunk driving or aggravated unlicensed operation will receive points on their license.
"Exempting single-family from transit oriented development makes the least sense from a planning perspective," said one housing expert.
