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In 2009, the plan to pedestrianize Broadway drew opposition from nearly everyone in New York City. Today reverting the street back would be a non starter. (cdn.imgchest.com)
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[–] 61 points 2 months ago (10 children)

Needs more trees but great progress nonetheless.

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  • [–] 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Has me wondering if underground infrastructure is an issue. I see shrubs in pots, which is what eventually happens when people are told to plant trees and they can't because there's "too much shit underground." I'm paraphrasing of course, but that's the gist of it.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    Oh yeah you're probably absolutely correct. With the proper infrastructure it can probably still be done but that definitely makes it more difficult.

    In those kinds of situations other good options are green walls, vine trellises, etc.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    With those other good options the building owners are often against. They fear damage to building from roots or plants attaching directly to the facade, although there are many plants where that's not an issue

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Agree, maybe green island w trees where the lanes currently are. (Center of street) And then bike lanes between the island and the sidewalks.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago

    My experience as a Dutchie (making me an expert on anything bike-related of course), for the bikers it is really nice if the bike lanes are in the middle because people don't tend to notice they step into 'traffic' if there is a non-traffic island in the middle.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    I agree with the Dutch guy. The trees should be offset to one side, so the the trees don't obstruct the view as pedestrians and cyclists cross each other in the middle.

    Also, this bicycle lane probably doubles as access for fire trucks and ambulances.

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