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Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??

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#1Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/27/09 at 11:45pm

Anyone know of any articles/blogs/editorials that are online of the portion of Broadway that is a pedestrian mall? Specifically one that prominently features the TKTS booth as well as an overview of the length of it.

Thanks!!

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#2re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 12:58am

I was in the city on Saturday and didn't see anything different.

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#2re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 1:48am

It didn't start until Sunday, Eris. Missed it by a day!

Some nice pics here:

http://gothamist.com/2009/05/26/breaking_in_pedestrian_plazad_times.php



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#3re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 1:53am

Well, dangnabbit. We were all excited about it and then nothing. I'll be back on Saturday though.

"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
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#4re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 2:22am

I was there all day today. and twice, I sat on a lawn chair lounger and read my book and observed Times Square. It was incredible and I love that they did it.

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#5re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 8:06am

Now the scalpers can stand on the street next to TKTS rather than across the street where they're supposed to be, although it never really stopped them before.

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#6re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 10:09am

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#7re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 11:37am

I think that's awesome. I just read the article and saw the part about who came up with the idea. I used to work for a professional association for women in the transportation industry and I've met that woman several times and wrote an article about her when she was appointed to that position. I like her a lot. She's very smart, stylish and gracious. I like her even more now!

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#8re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 2:40pm

I took lots of pictures Tues. night. Give me a few minutes and I'll post some~

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#9re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 3:04pm

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#10re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 3:13pm

Great photos, Jane!

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#11re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 3:20pm

Thanks, I try..

They're dismal looking because it was drizzling out!

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#12re: Picture of Broadway as a Pedestrian Mall??
Posted: 5/28/09 at 9:03pm

Lawn Chairs! Bwahahahaha!

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