NYC Open Streets continue to be a failure.
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Observed: Outdoor Street Dining (sedeo strata)
Observed: the many versions of sedeo strata (streetwise dining) which have emerged into the last few weeks in NYC.
Observed: Protectus bolus
Observed in the field a variety of bollard – Protectus bolus. Once relegated to the shoreline and docks to assist the longshoreman secure ships to shore, Protectus bolus in all different subspecies crowd the sidewalk. Many of these are installed without approval throughout the five boroughs, and are loosely regulated. We see three common types:…
Observed: Protectus obex
Meet Protectus obex – the modular steel barricades which can be linked together – used to control traffic, people, and protests. Protest is part of America, protected by the First Amendment, and necessary to change the current situation so that black lives matter. Generally deployed by the police, but often deployed by departments of transportation.…
Social distancing: let the sidewalks be your guide
It now seems that most of the world will be in some form of social distancing as a prelude to full quarantine or isolation in order to flatten the infection curve for COVID-19. California went shelter in place last week and New York is going on “pause” on Sunday. And it now seems like anyone…
Observed: Scabby the Rat
One of my favorite things found on the street – mostly found in NYC but also in major union cities – is Scabby the Rat. Inflated outside construction sites or outside the offices of companies which the union has an issue with, Scabby sits there for a day, then goes home. There are also at…
CityRack Large Hoop (rota custodia)
rota custodia found on Chambers Street, next to city vehicle.
New to the street: Bus Boarders
New to 14th street are plastic bus boarders – allowing pedestrians to quickly ingress and egress to reduce sidewalk crowding.
Common Cone
Providing safe access Protectus conus OrderSupellex FamilyCoercitio Genus Protectus SpeciesProtectus conus Description Traffic Cones – often called pylons, orange cones, safety cones, or just cones – are cone-shaped markers used for a variety of temporary purposes, generally to channel people and cars, or mark dangerous items. Identification Conical shape with flat bottom, generally orange with…