The City Council is considering a measure that would allow some street vendors to once again set up stands on the city’s bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge.
Starting this year, the presence of vendors on bridges has been prohibited and the Brooklyn Bridge has been the center of attention because there were dozens of street vendors there.
Manhattan Councilwoman Gale Brewer has introduced a bill that would allow vendors to return with certain restrictions – again, the discussion centers on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The legislation would prohibit street vending near bridge entrances and exits and in bicycle lanes.
However, merchants would be allowed to set up their stalls as long as they maintain a minimum distance of 20 feet from each other and leave an area at least 16 feet wide for pedestrians.
In a first consideration of the project this week in the Municipal Council there was opposition to the councilor’s plan.
Some councilors consider the crowding generated by street vending on bridges to be dangerous.
Other councilors point out that there will be opposition from area residents to the vendors returning.
The city, through the Department of Transportation, also opposes Councilwoman Brewer’s project.
At the time, the Department of Transportation posted a message on social media announcing the implementation of the ban on vendors on the city’s bridges.
“Everyone should be able to safely enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway.
“Starting today, new rules from the New York City Department of Transportation prohibit vending on the city’s bridges. This will create more space for pedestrians, reduce safety risks and allow all visitors better enjoy the view,” the department wrote.
Everyone should be able to safely enjoy the pedestrian walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge.
As of today, new NYC DOT rules prohibit vending on city bridges. This will create more space for pedestrians, reduce safety risks, and allow all who visit to better enjoy the view. pic.twitter.com/Txa2dPPV7A
â NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) January 3, 2024
Discussion of the project will continue.
2024-02-02 13:05:00
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