NEW YORK — Hundreds of new protective barriers will be permanently installed in Times Square and other locations around New York in an effort to block vehicles from hitting pedestrians after deadly attacks last year on crowds. The city is spending $50 million on protective measures including the installation of 1,500 metal barriers, or bollards, in key locations around the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. Known around the world for the New Year’s Eve ball drop, Times Square is crowded most days with tourists, costumed characters, sightseeing bus hawkers and office workers. Barriers were also placed there to keep cars out of the bike path. City officials didn’t specify what other locations will be fortified, beyond the bike path and Times Square, but said there would be barriers set up in all five boroughs.

Source: National Post January 02, 2018 18:50 UTC