and watch out in NYC! every year, Rockefeller center closes its private streets--or they become established as public walkways..

If you have ever been to see the christmas tree at Rock' center, it is on a private street. it gets closed to vehicles for the season, and one day, each year, it gets closed entirely! otherwise it become a public street.

(but places that aren't paved, and open to the public, say shortcuts, or trails take longer.. close to 15 years...)