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Eyes on the Street: Broadway Improved Beyond Times Square

4:17 PM EDT on June 16, 2009

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Not that it didn't deserve the attention, but last month's car-free Times Square debut overshadowed other major Broadway safety improvements like these to the north -- including pedestrian islands and separated bike lanes -- which are now well on their way to being implemented. These pics were taken last weekend just south of Columbus Circle between 57th and 55th Streets.

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Photos: Brad Aaron

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