The AMPZ is similar to “Open Streets” road closures in other parts of the city in that the purpose is to open the streets to pedestrians, bicyclists, scooters, penny farthing, families with strollers, etc… While there is programming in the streets with free exercise classes, face painting for kids, dance workshops and jugglers it is not an Adams Morgan Day-type event. Also, a 20 foot fire lane must be maintained, which is roughly the distance between the jersey barriers on either side of the street that protect the streateries.
