The protected bike lanes along First and Second Avenue in Midtown are used by about 6,000 cyclists daily and are among New York City’s busiest bike lanes, completed in 20 respectively. We want everyone to be safe while continuing the urgent work between New York City and the UN to address the issues that so deeply affect us all."įor the first time this year, bike lane access will be maintained through the security zone along First and Second Avenues.
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"That's why we are doing all we can to help drivers and cyclists navigate all the changes during this time. However, we also recognize that all the added street traffic can present challenges for New Yorkers going about their everyday lives," said Penny Abeywardena, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs. "The opening of the UN General Assembly brings exciting events and opportunities to our city each year, including welcome foot traffic to local businesses. "Those that choose not to utilize public transportation and drive in the area must allow for extra travel time and exercise caution behind the wheel, remembering to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists." "The NYPD reminds commuters who travel by vehicle to avoid east midtown during the United Nations General Assembly, and to expect possible delays and street closures," said NYPD Chief of Transportation Thomas Chan. And we want to thank our partners at NYPD for their creative collaboration this year that will allow safe protected bike lane access along First and Second Avenues." In fact, our recent Mobility Report showed that cycling is now regularly the very fastest way to get around Midtown. "Drivers should leave their cars at home next week if they can - and try walking, taking mass transit, or getting on a bicycle. General Assembly sees some of Manhattan's most congested days of the entire year, and we want to get the word out early to ask drivers to use alternatives," said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. Citi Bike will again offer discounted rides during General Assembly week. This year’s announcement also introduces a new joint plan from the NYPD and DOT to maintain protected bike lane access along First and Second Avenues for General Assembly week. Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) note that travel speeds in the Midtown Central Business District on those days are slower than on the ten traditional Gridlock Alert days around the November and December holidays.
NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation today announced its 2019 Gridlock Alert Days, which for the second year will include the week of United Nations General Assembly (September 23rd to September 30th). General Assembly from September 23rd-30th, when Midtown traffic speeds decline to slowest of the year for the first time since protected lanes were added, bicycle access along First and Second Avenues will be completely maintained for General Assembly week Kim will not attend the General Assembly.Contact: Scott Gastel/Alana Morales (212) 839-4850 Fighting Gridlock: DOT and NYPD Announce 2019 “Gridlock Alert” Days, As Well As Improved Cycling Access During Next Week’s United Nations General Assemblyįor the second year, Gridlock Alert Days include the week of the U.N. Trump and Kim have since met face-to-face to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The president famously called that country's leader, Kim Jong Un, "Rocket Man," during last year's Assembly. The group will discuss the use of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.Īides expect Trump will also talk about North Korea. Security Council for the first time Wednesday. Trump will address the General Assembly on Tuesday. He will meet with the presidents of Egypt and France after participating in a Global Call to Action on the World Drug Problem. Trump arrived in Manhattan on Sunday via helicopter. The general debate at the United Nations doesn't begin until Tuesday, but Trump has several meetings Monday in the city. said their sales drop 50 percent this week, every year. Some business owners say what has not gotten better is their bottom line.
The restrictions used to go for much longer," one woman said. "It is a bit of an ordeal, but, over the years, the city has made it much easier. Some actually said there's been an improvement.
"There's nothing I can do," one woman said in her car.
"Awful as usual this week, so I'll park a few blocks up from where I normally park," one man said in his car. Most people NY1 spoke to knew it was a gridlock day, and some planned for it. In the past, gridlock days started on the Friday before Thanksgiving. We wanted to take a moment and explain how and why gridlock happens in a tweetstorm. Today is the year’s first #GridlockAlert day (due to #UNGA).
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