"It is amazing that the city is moving to make permanent the Broadway pedestrianization. It's a great sign that this administration is getting serious about the permanence agenda. It's the kind of project that could become an example for other parts of the city. If the timeline for this project could be sped up, by reforming capital project delivery, it would be even more impactful."
"The latest project is part of the Department of Transportation larger Broadway Vision project, which looks to create a comprehensive pedestrian and cyclist priority corridor from Union Square all the way up through Columbus Circle."
New York City is advancing its Broadway Vision project with a $156-million investment to transform a 0.3-mile section between 21st and 27th streets. The project will add concrete plazas, expanded sidewalks, and enhanced bike lanes, though completion is not expected until 2031. The city has been reclaiming car space on Broadway for nearly two decades as part of a broader initiative to create a pedestrian and cyclist priority corridor from Union Square to Columbus Circle. Advocates and transportation experts have urged the city to accelerate the timeline, citing examples from Paris and Jersey City. The permanent streetscape redesign represents a significant commitment to pedestrianization, though progress remains incremental.
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