Skateboarders Derive Added Benefit From Wider Traffic Calming Sidewalks

As part of the Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming project, the New York City Department Of Transportation has recently installed wider sidewalks like the one above at the corner of Smith Street and Bergen Street. The purpose of these "neckdowns" is to provide a safer crossing for pedestrians and to slow traffic across Smith Street.

Unexpectedly, the wider sidewalks serve another purpose. Local skateboarders have been enjoying the curbs to perform some very cool tricks. They sure seems to enjoy themselves.

But then, maybe that was all part of the plan. After all, the city's web site states:

"The project's goal is to make all types of streets function better for all users of the public space."

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