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This Week: Union Square, Nostrand SBS, Weekend Walks

Here's what's happening this week in addition to this evening's bike lane event in Brooklyn.

    • Tonight: The transportation committee of Manhattan Community Board 5 will hear from DOT about the 34thStreet Transitway and the Union Square pedestrian plan, which could come up for a vote. 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday: DOT will give a presentation to Brooklyn CB 9 about Nostrand Avenue Select Bus Service. It doesn't appear there will be a vote of any kind, but a few friendly faces in the crowd wouldn't hurt. (Lest we forget last month's CB 15 briefing.) 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative hosts a cocktail party benefit. 6 p.m.
    • Thursday: "Our Cities, Ourselves" opens atthe Center for Architecture. The exhibition challenges 10 leadingarchitects to envision 10 cities in 2030 centered around safe andenjoyable walking, cycling, and public transit. 6 p.m. Also Thursday: The Museum of Art and Design hosts a panel entitled "Bikes as Object" in its 'The Future of Bikes" series. 7 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday: Numerous Weekend Walks all around town.

Keep an eye on the calendar for updated listings. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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