We relaxed our guidelines a little to make room for government agencies. In the arena of public institutions that show no respect for people on foot, the United States Postal Service and employees of Metro-North in Harlem deserve special recognition.
Not surprisingly, car-related businesses were a major force. To the car rental firms on the Upper West Side and car dealers in the Bronx, we salute your complete indifference to people who expect to use sidewalks for walking.
And a special shout-out goes to Manetta's Restaurant in Long Island City, where the linguine nere comes with a side of valet combat parking.
You'll notice that several of our winners have violated the law for years in full view of NYPD, which itself may be the city's most notorious usurper of public space for vehicle storage.
Thanks to all who participated in our search. Everyone whose photo appeared on the blog will get a Streetfilms DVD.
Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York's dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.
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