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SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SCHEDULED
[July 30, 2009] -- The New York City Department of Transportation will hold its Second Annual "Summer Streets" program on three consecutive Saturdays: August 8, August 15, and August 22.
During these three days, Park Avenue, Fourth Avenue, and Lafayette Street will be open for recreational pedestrian and bicyclist use between Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and connect participants through low-traffic routes (including East 72nd Street into Central Park) to other popular walking and cycling destinations. Expect vehicular access to be restricted from approximately 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM, as well as overnight parking restrictions.
Program Features and Participation
Minimizing Disruptions
Street Closures
Program Features and Participation
Program Features:
A number of programs will be available along the route, including:
• Free fitness activities
• Musical performances
• Free bike and skate rentals
• Local community art and dance activities
How you can get involved
• Help Spread the Word - Place event postcards in your lobby or place of business.
Requests can be made online at www.nyc.gov/summerstreets or dial 311
• Become a Sponsor or Local Partner - Exciting opportunities are still available for the 2009 program. For more information, contact Danit Aronson at 212-488-6514
• Become a Programming Partner - Summer Streets is looking to partner with local businesses to provide programming activities. For more information, contact Matt LaCasse at 212-488-6537
• Volunteer - Volunteers are needed to assist with marshalling the route, directing participants and running a safe and fun event. Register online at www.nyc.gov/summerstreets
• COME OUT AND PLAY! This is your city, these are YOUR streets! This August the streets are your playground. Come out and let your imagination run wild!
Minimizing Disruptions
BUSINESSES
• Consider scheduling deliveries and pickups on Friday or after 2:00 PM on the three Summer Streets Saturdays
• Notify your clients and customers ahead of time and invite them to participate in the festivities
RESIDENTS
• Parking will be restricted along the route beginning at midnight the night before each event through 2:00 PM the day of the event. Please plan ahead and observe posted parking restrictions
• Access to garages on side streets WILL be possible.
• Noise volumes will be kept low throughout the event, with no amplified sound before 10:00 AM
TRANSIT
• Buses will be rerouted along the Summer Streets route; look for posted signs for more information
• Major cross-town streets will be open to traffic and most cross-town bus routes will be unaffected
Street Closures
The following crosstown streets will remain open along the route:
• Chambers Street
• Worth Street
• Canal Street
• Broome Street
• East Houston Street
• 8th/9th Streets
• 14th Street
• 23rd Street
• 30th Street
• 34th Streets
• 36th/37th Streets
• 41st, 42nd,45th Streets (route will go over Viaduct)
• 49th/50th Streets
• 53th/54th Streets
• 57th Street
• 59th/60th Streets
• 65th/66th Streets
• 72nd Street - WESTBOUND only
The following avenues crossing East 72nd Street will remain open:
• Park Avenue (north of 72nd Street)
• Madison Avenue
• Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn Bridge Access:
• Vehicles going to Manhattan: Motorists will be diverted from Centre Street exit to either FDR or the Park Row South exits
• Vehicles going to Brooklyn: All entrances to the Brooklyn Bridge will be accessible including Chambers Street, Park Row North, Pearl Street and the FDR Drive
For more information, dial 311
For specific concerns, request to be
connected to the Summer Streets Hotline