Times square closed to cars

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In a move that seems tied to London, New York has closed off Times Square and another section of Broadway to cars, in order to see what the area would be like as a pedestrian plaza.

Right now, it is really just a test stage, with temporary orange barrels blocking the way and a few lawn chairs and potted plants out in the street.

Though I appreciate how incredibly annoying it will be to some drivers, and I will miss the awe of going through Time Square at night in a car, I agree with the move, as I think most cites are well served by a central pedestrian mall, something NY has always been lacking.

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