Community Corner
Manhattan Community Board Five: What's Happening Here: 5th Avenue
Expand Pedestrian Space, Add Protected Bike Lane, Shorten Crossing Distances, Add New Loading Areas.
August 3, 2021
What’s Happening Here?
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- 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
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Implementation will begin in August 2021
This press release was produced by Manhattan Community Board Five. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
