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Smooth-Ant-8519 t1_j6xcuq0 wrote

This is fantastic. It’s such a clusterfuck at the bridge. I have no idea where to start with fixing it but this a great news. The LES has had a rough couple of years.

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Miser OP t1_j6xdcvi wrote

Yeah, road diets would do so much for the LES. Everything south of 14th st feels like it's under continual siege by cars. Houston and Canal especially feel like war zones

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FarFromSane_ t1_j6zdtqr wrote

It’s super weird because you have some of the nicest streets there where cars go slow and are generally unwelcome, but simultaneously have streets that give you that feeling of being under siege from cars, more than most parts of Manhattan. The dichotomy is strongest in that area I feel.

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tikihiki t1_j726ky1 wrote

I think there are actually some strengths to that design. Clear separation of streets with activities vs car arterials. I think the ratio is too unbalanced around there though, it's boxed in by 3 mini-highways

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