Thanks to Ian Dutton for these great shots from Flatbush Avenue, where pedestrians are being allotted more space on five side streets from Prospect Park to Atlantic Avenue.
The materials are designed to be temporary, but it's remarkable what a little paint and plastic can accomplish. According to Ian, crossing distances at Prospect Place and Sterling Place have been reduced by 50 percent. Not bad for a few hours' work.
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"It would play a huge role in taking pressure off the park itself if you can accommodate people who just need to go across," said one activist.
The city would install and maintain the bins — for a yearly fee.
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