The Central Park Conservancy has officially opposed horse-drawn carriages, citing safety risks, damage to roads, and incompatibility with growing park crowds. This stance supports a City Council bill aimed at banning the industry. The endorsement follows the collapse of a horse named Lady, intensifying discussion on the carriage trade's future. Recent incidents of runaway horses and road damage have been highlighted, illustrating the strain on park infrastructure. The Conservancy emphasizes the need for alternative job transitions for drivers, advocating for a modern approach in alignment with other major cities.
The Central Park Conservancy opposes horse-drawn carriages due to safety concerns, road damage, and incompatibility with the park's increasing visitors. They support a City Council bill to ban the industry.
In a letter to Mayor Eric Adams, Conservancy President Betsy Smith cited several recent runaway horse incidents and sanitation violations, stating that the carriages are "no longer compatible with the realities of a modern, heavily used, and shared public space."
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