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eclectic5228 t1_jap8czg wrote

Reply to comment by mtf612 in Can Central Park’s Drives Become More Peaceful? - NY Times by mtf612

I mean this very sincerely, and wanted to make sure I understood your comments: are you calling the walking lane the running lane? In your mind the bidirectional lane to the left marked with little people is a running lane?

It's helpful to hear from different perspectives.

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mtf612 OP t1_jap9zh3 wrote

I am referring to that lane as a running lane, because it it primarily used by people who are running. However, I fully endorse people using it for walking. Plenty of people cannot run, plenty use that lane for power walking, and plenty use it for leisurely walks but stay to one side alone. That's fine.

What is not fine are groups of people walking across both directions of the lane or people standing in the lane while they wait for cyclists/horse cabs to pass—thereby forcing others to step into the bicycle lanes to continue on their path.

Particularly because there is typically a sidewalk next to the lane.

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eclectic5228 t1_japasnn wrote

I see. Thanks

Some proposals I've seen is to shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians. I think the idea is to use little pedestrian islands similar to what they have in streets. I assume they'd place it at crosswalks between the bike and pedestrian (aka running) lane.

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HanzJWermhat t1_jaxln2c wrote

Lmao “the runners lane” and “ban these Tour de France wannabes” tell me you’re entitled without telling me you’re entitled

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