![]() ![]() Transit advocates want the city to scrap its “gridlock alert days,” which they claim do nothing to stem the crush of cars that cripple NYC streets during the holiday season. On Thursday, the second official gridlock alert day of the month, the Riders Alliance released a policy brief calling on the city to ditch the “gridlock alert” designation in favor of strategies like HOV restrictions, transit discounts and restrictions on city-used parking permits. “It’s not nearly enough to beg drivers to leave their cars at home we’ve tried that for 40 years without success,” said the group’s spokesman, Danny Pearlstein. The city Department of Transportation designates gridlock alert days during high-traffic events, namely September’s annual United Nations General Assembly and the December holiday shopping season. This month’s gridlock alert days are Dec. Riders Alliance’s policy brief asserts that the “well meaning” alerts do little to alleviate the pressure on everyday New Yorkers, particularly those who depend on city buses to get around. The group claims the “well-meaning” gridlock alert days don’t actually help curb traffic in New York City. The NYC DOT suggests during this time that whether you’re traveling for work, errands, or recreation to consider walking, biking, or taking public transportation whenever possible.“There is no way to cut gridlock and also allow more cars on the road.” “New Yorkers who ride buses are marooned and essential service providers like FDNY, EMS and HVAC repair are left stranded,” the report said. 34th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.42nd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.19 Friday, December 20 Visit nyc.gov/gridlockalert to learn more. East 47th Street between 3rd Avenue and Park Avenue 2019 Holiday Gridlock Alert Days Friday, Nov.East 48th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road.East 49th Street between 1st Avenue and FDR Drive Service Road.50th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.51st Street between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue.52nd Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue.53rd Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.54th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue.55th Street between 7th Avenue and Madison Avenue.56th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue.West/East 57th Street between 7th Avenue and FDR Drive.West/East 58th Street between Broadway and Madison Avenue.West 59th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue.East 61st Street between 5th Avenue and Lexington Avenue. ![]()
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