Playing in the street

[judith_s]

We happened to be on Castro street today when they closed it off for some sort of festival.  Within 20 minutes of the street being closed to cars, people started walking in the street instead of using the sidewalk.  Within an hour, there were dozens of kids playing chase in the middle of Castro, and having a fabulous time.  It was amazing to me how quickly the street became a promenade, and how much the kids enjoyed the freedom of not having to worry about cars. The cops patrolling on bicycles also seemed to enjoy themselves. I wonder if we could have more walking streets.  I think kids would enjoy it, and adults might too. 

Comments

[kawgirl.livejournal.com]

Mehrere Fussgaengerzone waere toll! Ich war heute Abend auch in Mountain View. Schade dass wir uns nicht gesehen haben.

[composerjk.livejournal.com]

Thursday Night Live is happening once a month through September. fyi.

[andybeals.livejournal.com]

Oh. That's what it was.

From what I saw looking down Castro after I crossed the CalTrain tracks and looking down the cross-streets, there was no action.

[composerjk.livejournal.com]

There's also the Sunnyvale Music and Market summer concert series on Wednesdays from 5pm to 8:30pm. They close of Murphy Street. fyi.

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[(Anonymous)]

Thank you.

Next time you're in DC by all means let me know we'll tip back a pint or two.