First Place looking towards Smith Street
First Place at Smith Street, next to PS58
First Place looking towards Court Street
Intersection of First Place and Court Street
4th Place at Court Street looking towards Henry Street
As of today, several stretched of street in Carroll Gardens have been closed as part of New York City's "Open Streets" campaign. Barriers across these streets have been erected:
1st Place: Smith Street to Henry Street
2nd Place: Smith Street to Henry Street
4th Place: Smith Street to Henry Street
(* note that 3rd Place is NOT included)
2nd Place: Smith Street to Henry Street
4th Place: Smith Street to Henry Street
(* note that 3rd Place is NOT included)
The streets will remain closed to traffic from 8 am to 8 pm so that pedestrians and cyclists can maintain the proper 6 feet distance while walking through the neighborhood.
Please see New York City's statement below.
One resident already asked fellow members of an online Carroll Gardens group if one could still park on those blocks or if one needs to move one's car during the closure hours.
Apparently, local traffic at 5 mph is allowed. Drivers can also move the barriers to park on these blocks. The expectation is that the barriers will be moved back by the driver after parking.
Here is the statement from New York City
Please see New York City's statement below.
One resident already asked fellow members of an online Carroll Gardens group if one could still park on those blocks or if one needs to move one's car during the closure hours.
Apparently, local traffic at 5 mph is allowed. Drivers can also move the barriers to park on these blocks. The expectation is that the barriers will be moved back by the driver after parking.
Here is the statement from New York City
New York City is opening 40 miles of streets to allow for greater social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, with a plan to expand to a total of 100 miles.
Open Streets are available daily, 8 am to 8 pm (unless otherwise noted) for pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadbed of the street while maintaining at least six feet of distance from others. Opening hours may vary by location due to NYPD staffing.
No through traffic permitted while Open Streets are in effect. Vehicle traffic is limited to local deliveries, pick-ups/drop-offs, necessary city service vehicles, utility vehicles and emergency vehicles only. These drivers are advised to be extremely cautious and to drive 5 MPH or slower.
Members of the public and organizations wishing to have other New York City streets considered for the Open Streets program may fill out an online survey. NYC DOT, NYPD and others will evaluate all suggestions for viability. If you have questions, please contact your NYC DOT Borough Commissioner's office.
***UPDATE***
No through traffic permitted while Open Streets are in effect. Vehicle traffic is limited to local deliveries, pick-ups/drop-offs, necessary city service vehicles, utility vehicles and emergency vehicles only. These drivers are advised to be extremely cautious and to drive 5 MPH or slower.
Members of the public and organizations wishing to have other New York City streets considered for the Open Streets program may fill out an online survey. NYC DOT, NYPD and others will evaluate all suggestions for viability. If you have questions, please contact your NYC DOT Borough Commissioner's office.
***UPDATE***
Reader Stella F. reached out to the 76th Precinct for clarifications and was kind enough to share with PMFA. See the Precinct's response below.
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