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New York.- This Saturday begins the 2025 edition of the “Summer Streets” program in the Queens and Staten Island districts, an initiative that temporarily closes several roads to vehicular traffic for the exclusive use of pedestrians and cyclists.
The event, organized by the New York City Department of Transportation, seeks to facilitate recreational activities and non-motorized travel in different neighborhoods.
The selected streets will remain closed to automobile traffic during specific hours, allowing free access to residents and visitors. The program includes routes in commercial and residential areas, and will be extended over several weekends of the summer.You may be interested in... US denies alleged plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza to Libya
The calendar and exact sections of the affected roads are available on the official website of the Department of Transportation. Authorities recommend that drivers plan alternative routes and pay attention to the temporary signage installed in the participating areas.
The “Summer Streets” program has been implemented in different parts of the city for several years and is part of the municipal efforts to promote the use of public space and sustainable mobility.
The event, organized by the New York City Department of Transportation, seeks to facilitate recreational activities and non-motorized travel in different neighborhoods.
The selected streets will remain closed to automobile traffic during specific hours, allowing free access to residents and visitors. The program includes routes in commercial and residential areas, and will be extended over several weekends of the summer.
You may be interested in... US denies alleged plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza to Libya
The calendar and exact sections of the affected roads are available on the official website of the Department of Transportation. Authorities recommend that drivers plan alternative routes and pay attention to the temporary signage installed in the participating areas.The “Summer Streets” program has been implemented in different parts of the city for several years and is part of the municipal efforts to promote the use of public space and sustainable mobility.
