New York City to install 1,500 protective barriers after vehicle attacks
NEW YORK -- Hundreds of new protective barriers will be permanently installed in Times Square and other locations around New York in an effort to block vehicles from hitting pedestrians after deadly attacks last year on crowds.
From article, (Hundreds of new protective barriers will be permanently installed in Times Square and other locations around New York in an effort to block vehicles from hitting pedestrians after deadly attacks last year on crowds. The city is spending $50 million on protective measures including the installation of 1,500 metal barriers, or bollards, in key locations around the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
The rollout will begin in March. Meanwhile, the temporary blocks already set up will remain in place. "People have to be able to get around but they have to be safe at the same time," de Blasio said.)
Me, "This is a very smart idea. There needs to be a way of protecting pedestrians. This is not a new type of technology. It is used to protect Fire hydrants from being run over by trucks, around the city. If it works for fire Hydrants it will work for pedestrians. While it may seem bland to have short metal poles sticking out of the sidewalk, this is better than cars driven by maniacs into people."
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