If the new legislation is approved, scenes like the above with police enforcing a new pedestrian pricing toll, could be commonplace.
If the new legislation is approved, scenes like the above with police enforcing a new pedestrian pricing toll, could be commonplace. ( Photo: Courtesy Council Member Eric Bottcher)

The plan from Eric Bottcher calls for the City to roll out a bold new initiative: sidewalk bike lanes. Under this plan, sidewalks will become shared spaces, with a significant portion dedicated to cyclists—leaving pedestrians a narrower, more purposeful sliver of walking room, he said.

Council Member Calls for “Pedestrian Pricing” in Manhattan below 60th St

01 Apr 2025 | 05:18
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City Council member Eric Bottcher on April 1 sent out a release calling for a “pedestrian pricing” toll to be introduced on all walkers in the prime business district below 60th St. in Manhattan.

Under the new legislative proposal, he said pedestrians will be charged $3.99 for each half mile walked below...

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