NYC will open up to 100 miles of streets to pedestrians - Curbed NY 🔗🇺🇸🗽🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🦠

The move will help New Yorkers socially distance amid the coronavirus pandemic

After weeks of expressing skepticism about opening streets to pedestrians and cyclists, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that he is committed to closing up to 100 miles of streets to promote social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Under an agreement with the City Council, the de Blasio administration will open up at least 40 miles of streets in May, with the ultimate goal of 100 miles in the coming months. The undertaking will also roll out temporary bike lanes and expand sidewalks, he said.