Sunset Park added to mayor’s Open Streets expansion
Starting Thursday, May 14, Sunset Park will be added to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Open Streets, where streets will be open each day to pedestrians and cyclists with limited vehicle traffic.
De Blasio announced during his daily press conference on Wednesday, May 13, that Sunset Park will be added to the city’s plan to open 2 more miles of streets and an additional nine new miles of temporary protected bike lanes to pedestrians and cyclists.
“Now that warmer weather has arrived, New Yorkers will need more options to enjoy the outdoors at a safe, social distance,” de Blasio said. “We’re grateful to all our local partners, and we believe new bike lanes will lay the groundwork for a cycling surge in the months and years to come.”