Permanent Closure of Freedom Drive in Forest Park to Vehicles

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There is a push from some Queens residents and activists to permanently close Freedom Drive inside Forest Park to cars. The road was closed to vehicles during the pandemic, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to reclaim it, and reopened to traffic only last year. Currently, vehicles are banned from Freedom Drive from April through October, but some residents argue that the six-month shutdown is not enough and are advocating for a permanent closure to improve safety and the environment.