Manhattan Community Board Five: What's Happening Here: 5th Avenue

Press release from Manhattan Community Board Five:

August 3, 2021

What’s Happening Here?

- Expand Pedestrian Space,  Add Protected Bike Lane, Shorten Crossing Distances,  Add New Loading Areas

NYC DOT will implement pedestrian and bicycle improvements on 5th Avenue between 59th Street and 34th Street:
• Install painted sidewalk extension along the east curb
• Install protected bike lane along the east curb
• Install painted pedestrian islands at key intersections
• Add drop-off/pick up lane between the bike and travel lane

Implementation will begin in August 2021

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This press release was produced by Manhattan Community Board Five. The views expressed here are the author’s own.