NEW YORK — Opening now on Broadway: Pedestrian malls at Times Square and Herald Square.
As part of a Department of Transportation plan to make the city more livable, cars will be banned from stretches of Broadway at Times Square and at Herald Square.
The city believes the move will cut pollution, cut down on pedestrian accidents and help traffic flow more smoothly.
The Department of Transportation says the barriers would be fully in place by Sunday night.
A ceremony ushering in the new car-free era is planned for today.
Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan says her department will monitor the area during the adjustment period.
by the associated press
As part of a Department of Transportation plan to make the city more livable, cars will be banned from stretches of Broadway at Times Square and at Herald Square.
The city believes the move will cut pollution, cut down on pedestrian accidents and help traffic flow more smoothly.
The Department of Transportation says the barriers would be fully in place by Sunday night.
A ceremony ushering in the new car-free era is planned for today.
Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan says her department will monitor the area during the adjustment period.
by the associated press
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