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Pedestrians Taking Over the Streets Again
by : Nikola Gemeš |
Published: November 2, 2022
0 shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin 0 Share 0 Another win for New Yorkers who prefer their pair of comfy air-cushioned soles to taking a ride. The City has just added 19 feet of sidewalk stretch of …
Another win for New Yorkers who prefer their pair of comfy air-cushioned soles to taking a ride. The City has just added 19 feet of sidewalk stretch of 8th Avenue.
This is a surprising reversal of a hundred years of taking sidewalks and stoops away to make more room for cars.
Treehugger reports that before the transformation, there were five lanes of traffic and the bike lane next to the sidewalk.
“The last time I was in New York City, just before the pandemic hit, I was shocked at how crowded the sidewalks were, how everyone was squished under construction scaffolding when there was no construction happening, and how I couldn't use the bike lane because it was full of people walking.”
Interestingly, now they decided to add a planter and buffer space between the sidewalk and the bike lane.
This is a smart move because, with the explosion of e-bikes and scooters, there have been many complaints about accidents with pedestrians.
The decision to separate these zones should put an end to e-bikelash and worries that the e-bike revolution is in danger.
During the pandemic, many people started walking, preferring sidewalks to high-risk public transport. The good news is that many of them kept walking after realizing the health and social benefits of it.
Highlights
• 10 years of writing and editing experience Obsessed with home decor trends, plant parenting, cleaning, and other lifestyle topics.
• Expertise in content marketing and email strategy for brands and small businesses
About Nikola Gemeš
Nikola Gemeš, an electrical engineer turned sustainability consultant, bridges the gap between complex environmental concepts and GreenCitizen readers with his well-researched, accurate content. His commitment to sustainability extends from his professional life to personal practices of recycling and home-grown food. An adventurer at heart, Nikola enjoys hiking, white-water sports, and pocket knife collecting. At Green Citizen, he's instrumental in presenting the best sustainable brands, aiding well-informed decision-making. He firmly believes in the collective power of individuals, experts, businesses, and governments to foster a world where sustainability, life quality, economic prosperity, diversity, mental health, and gender equality are core values.
Experience
Nikola Gemeš has a rich and diverse background in electrical engineering, which he utilizes to break down complex sustainability topics for his readers. His unique blend of technical knowledge and communicative skills has made him a crucial part of GreenCitizen. Nikola's experience has honed his ability to navigate through intricate data and research, ensuring the content he delivers is both accurate and reliable. His passion for educating and informing is palpable in the impact he has made on Green Citizen's readership.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Nikola is deeply committed to environmental conservation in his personal life. This commitment is reflected in his everyday activities, from recycling to cultivating his own food. His hands-on approach to sustainability gives him a first-hand understanding of practical conservation efforts, further enriching the content he produces. These personal experiences often seep into his work, making it relatable and engaging for readers.
Nikola's key role extends to assessing and presenting sustainable brands to his audience. His comprehensive grasp of sustainability allows him to critically evaluate and offer the best environmentally-friendly options available on the market. He aids readers in making informed decisions that have a positive impact on both their lives and the environment. His belief in collective efforts towards a sustainable world is evident in his work, as he consistently promotes values of quality life, economic prosperity, diversity, mental health, and gender equality.
Pedestrians Taking Over the Streets Again
by : Nikola Gemeš | Published: November 2, 2022
0 shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin 0 Share 0 Another win for New Yorkers who prefer their pair of comfy air-cushioned soles to taking a ride. The City has just added 19 feet of sidewalk stretch of …
Another win for New Yorkers who prefer their pair of comfy air-cushioned soles to taking a ride. The City has just added 19 feet of sidewalk stretch of 8th Avenue.
This is a surprising reversal of a hundred years of taking sidewalks and stoops away to make more room for cars.
Treehugger reports that before the transformation, there were five lanes of traffic and the bike lane next to the sidewalk.Interestingly, now they decided to add a planter and buffer space between the sidewalk and the bike lane.
This is a smart move because, with the explosion of e-bikes and scooters, there have been many complaints about accidents with pedestrians.
The decision to separate these zones should put an end to e-bikelash and worries that the e-bike revolution is in danger.
During the pandemic, many people started walking, preferring sidewalks to high-risk public transport. The good news is that many of them kept walking after realizing the health and social benefits of it.
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Nikola Gemeš
Highlights • 10 years of writing and editing experience Obsessed with home decor trends, plant parenting, cleaning, and other lifestyle topics. • Expertise in content marketing and email strategy for brands and small businesses About Nikola Gemeš Nikola Gemeš, an electrical engineer turned sustainability consultant, bridges the gap between complex environmental concepts and GreenCitizen readers with his well-researched, accurate content. His commitment to sustainability extends from his professional life to personal practices of recycling and home-grown food. An adventurer at heart, Nikola enjoys hiking, white-water sports, and pocket knife collecting. At Green Citizen, he's instrumental in presenting the best sustainable brands, aiding well-informed decision-making. He firmly believes in the collective power of individuals, experts, businesses, and governments to foster a world where sustainability, life quality, economic prosperity, diversity, mental health, and gender equality are core values. Experience Nikola Gemeš has a rich and diverse background in electrical engineering, which he utilizes to break down complex sustainability topics for his readers. His unique blend of technical knowledge and communicative skills has made him a crucial part of GreenCitizen. Nikola's experience has honed his ability to navigate through intricate data and research, ensuring the content he delivers is both accurate and reliable. His passion for educating and informing is palpable in the impact he has made on Green Citizen's readership. Outside of his professional endeavors, Nikola is deeply committed to environmental conservation in his personal life. This commitment is reflected in his everyday activities, from recycling to cultivating his own food. His hands-on approach to sustainability gives him a first-hand understanding of practical conservation efforts, further enriching the content he produces. These personal experiences often seep into his work, making it relatable and engaging for readers. Nikola's key role extends to assessing and presenting sustainable brands to his audience. His comprehensive grasp of sustainability allows him to critically evaluate and offer the best environmentally-friendly options available on the market. He aids readers in making informed decisions that have a positive impact on both their lives and the environment. His belief in collective efforts towards a sustainable world is evident in his work, as he consistently promotes values of quality life, economic prosperity, diversity, mental health, and gender equality.
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