Just a month after news of Fifth Avenue closing to car traffic for a few weeks in December caused an excited ruckus among New Yorkers, Mayor Eric Adams announced an entirely updated vision for the popular area that focuses on transforming it into a pedestrian-centered boulevard. Based on the success of the above-mentioned holiday Open Streets program and the city’s new “New New York: Making New York Work for Everyone” plan, the project zeroes in on Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park at 42nd Street to Central Park at 59th Street to make it a less congested and safer destination that prioritizes cyclists and mass transit options. Tap the link in our bio for more details. 📷: Office of the Mayor of NYC