Streetsblog New York City

Thought it doesn’t really matter, this crash probably occurred around shortly after 8:00, since police were already out in full force at 8:21 when I passed by. That woudl make sense, as in my expereince the cars that first enter the park at 8:00 a.m. tend to speed even more than normal for the loop.

After continuing on past this spot, I noticed that the traffic lights on the loop were malfunctioning at the Columbus Circle and 7th Avenue crosswalks. A malfunctioning light may have contributed to this crash.

Brad, so glad you highlight the chance of death if one of those speeders hits one of the thousands of park users.

How nuts is it that New Yorkers accept such risk within the boundaries of the city’s premier recreational public space? According to the Central Park Wikipedia page, which cites the Trust for Public Spaces, Central Park is the most-visited park in country.

We are WAY PAST due banning cars from it.

I’m riding an hour earlier tomorrow so I don’t have to deal with cars on the loop. Such BS to allow them still.

Is this really all up to Bloomberg/JSK? If so, any blood spilled on the loop from cars is on their hands.