Eyes on the Street: Prospect Park Road Diet in Action

By Ben Fried
Apr 27, 2012

As first documented by @noahbudnick, the section of the Prospect Park loop south of the lake has had new markings (and a smooth, fresh surface) for a few weeks. On this section you can experience the more spacious 24/7 accommodations for walkers, joggers, and cyclists that will soon expand to the rest of the loop. I was over there about two weeks ago and it was kind of remarkable to see everyone using the lane designated specifically for them.

According to electronic message boards stationed in the park, the rest of the loop will get new markings starting on May 11 (word is new pavement is not in the works). Now about that rush-hour car lane…

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During the weekday rush, the city still lets people drive on the Prospect Park loop next to vulnerable people on bikes. Photo: David Meyer

Parents and Kids Ride for a Car-Free Prospect Park

By David Meyer | Oct 9, 2017

Parents and children biked through Prospect Park this morning, calling on the city to get cars off the park loop all year round.

DOT crews at Prospect Park last week informing drivers of the 24/7 car-free schedule this summer. Photo: Flickr/DOT

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By David Meyer | Jul 19, 2017

DOT says it will evaluate traffic and safety impacts of the car-free trial and make a decision about whether to make it permanent. That could mean traffic will be back on the east side of the loop during the morning weekday rush starting on September 11.

De Blasio Gets More Cars Out of Central Park and Prospect Park

By Ben Fried | Jun 18, 2015

Starting in a few weeks, people will be able to enjoy the Central Park loop north of 72nd Street and the west side of Prospect Park year-round without having to worry about motor vehicle traffic, Mayor de Blasio and Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced this morning. The changes will significantly reduce motor vehicle traffic in both parks while stopping short of […]

Car traffic exiting Prospect Park's East Drive at Grand Army Plaza on July 10. Photo: David Meyer

There's No Good Reason to Let Cars Back in Prospect Park

By David Meyer | Sep 8, 2017

Since July 17, all of Prospect Park has been continuously off-limits to private car traffic for the longest time in generations, since the loop was first allowed to become a shortcut for motorized traffic. Why not keep it that way?

Caption Contest: Chuck Schumer Rides the Prospect Park West Bike Lane

By Ben Fried | Mar 18, 2012

Looks like protected bike infrastructure is growing on Chuck Schumer. High-powered backchannel NIMBY assault notwithstanding, New York’s senior senator apparently does enjoy riding the bike lane in his front yard, as you can see in this Sunday morning photo courtesy of fellow PPW resident Paul Steely White. So, when will the rest of Streetsblog’s 2011 April Fools […]

Traffic Lights Don’t Belong on a Park Loop

By Stephen Miller | Sep 30, 2014

Two separate crashes in which cyclists struck and killed pedestrians on the Central Park loop have garnered more media attention than any other traffic safety issue in the past two months. In addition to the inevitable reemergence of a few bikelash trolls, the collisions have led to a round of less spiteful stories that still miss […]