New YorkMapMay 12–13, 2013 Rental bikes (exactly like the ones in Montreal) are the main new thing that’s appeared in New York since I was last here. The stations are already set up, but the bikes themselves haven’t been shipped in yet. ![]() The city also has an idiotic new system for pedestrian lights. Before, the lights simply used to say “Walk” or “Don’t Walk.” Then the words were replaced with a red hand and a white walking man. Now, after the white man goes out, a flashing red hand with its own countdown timer lights up for another 15 seconds or so. You can also walk during this time. Finally, a non-flashing red hand with another timer lights up. It’s extremely confusing. ![]() One new tower has been built in place of the two fallen World Trade Center towers. Its top has been decorated with a spire that resembles a minaret. ![]() Other than that, the city hasn’t changed. Citizens are still encouraged to rat on construction workers, and construction workers—on poor working conditions. ![]() A neat clock in the sidewalk. ![]() A pet portrait studio. ![]() Trash on the ground at intersections. ![]() The streets are incredibly green. ![]() The trash cans are beautiful. ![]() The retro fire alarm boxes and ventilation columns continue to please the eye. ![]() The streets are patrolled by incredibly hideous police cars. A surveillance booth pops up from the top of a parked van surrounded by metal fence barriers. And a cop sits up there for hours, monitoring the situation. ![]() |
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