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Uploaded by on Jun 21, 2007

What does 7 PM mean? What do car-free hours in NYC parks mean? I shot this video on Wednesday, 6/20/07 at the 3rd Street entrance on the west side of Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

In the fifteen minutes before a Parks Department van arrived, about 50 cars entered the park at 3rd Street. While that might not seem like a big number by traffic standards, many cars are also entering at busier locations, such as Grand Army Plaza and near the start of Ocean Parkway.

Most people can't enjoy the park during the day. Wouldn't it be nice if walkers, runners, bikers, kids, parents, and anyone else who wanted to enjoy the park on weekday evenings didn't have to chase daylight in a losing battle against cars?

PLEASE NOTE: This is not meant as a criticism of the well-meaning Parks Department employees responsible for closing the park. They are only doing their jobs with the resources - one van and two people - they have. What is needed is an institutional change, more resources to send out more teams, better barriers, and stricter enforcement.

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  • I've posted a video response, following up to see what time the park OPENS to cars in the evening.

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  • how anal do you have to be to make a video about this, but not DO anything about it

  • i havent finished watching it and i hope he doesnt stand there talking for 9 minuets....if u dont like it move the gates ur self

  • you should focus more on the failing transit system

  • This is great. Thank you

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