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were somewhat hidden ; but as soon as it became thoroughly dry 

 and dusty, its imperfect state became apparent to everyone, and 

 there was much complaint. 



The perfect condition of the bicycle paths also afforded a 

 comparison between good and bad roads that was an object les- 

 son well worth having, in order to awaken public opinion, even 

 if misinformed opinion was for the time being adverse to the 

 Department. 



The Department did all it could by speedily replacing the 

 broken pipe, purchasing additional water carts, and repairing the 

 road as far as the means at hand would permit. 



To save the main drive, business vehicles were ordered to the 

 side roads, and to prevent accidents, bicycle riders were prohibited 

 from using the main drive. To make these rules operative they 

 were put in the shape of the following ordinance: 



Office of the Department of Parks, 

 " Litchfield Mansion," Prospect Park. 



Brooklyn, May 4, 1896. 



OCEAN PARKWAY. — Under authority conferred upon me by 

 Chapter 947, Subdivision 2 of Section 2, of the Laws of 1895, 

 and in compliance with Subdivision 9 of the same section, I here- 

 by give notice that I have this day adopted the following rules 

 and regulations in relation to the Ocean Parkway : 



Speeding. — It shall be unlawful for persons to speed horses at 

 any time whatsoever between Twenty-second avenue and the 

 Ocean Parkway entrance to Prospect Park. 



Bicycle Riding. — It shall be unlawful for bicycles to be ridden 

 upon the main driveway at any time. 



Business Wagons. — All business wagons of every kind, whether 

 heavy or light, including trucks, are prohibited from using the 

 main drive, the side roads being devoted to their use. 



TIMOTHY L. WOODRUFF, 



Commissioner. 



There was a fund at the disposal of the Department for the 

 macadamizing of the West Drive of the Ocean Parkway for the 

 use of heavy vehicles, and this work was pushed and completed 

 as far as King's Highway, when the money gave out. This year 

 the road will be completed to Coney Island, and the main drive 

 improved as far as Twenty-second avenue. 



