New Yorkers who run over the Brooklyn Bridge were thankful for the extra space on their route Wednesday morning.

Without vendors set up along both sides of the pedestrian walkway, there was much less of a crowd to navigate.

“You worry a little bit about tripping over people because they'll be shopping and stop and you don't want to run into them,” said runner Allison Cole while waiting at a traffic light. “There's a lot more space. You're not worried about running into tourists.”

Back in October, the city informed the dozens of vendors along the bridge selling souvenirs and other trinkets that the policy would take effect in the new year.

High foot traffic on the bridge and congestion caused by all the vendors created a safety hazard, city officials said.

First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright spoke about the policy on “Mornings On 1.”

“Just a few days ago, someone jumped from the bridge down to the pathway below because they were just being crushed,” she explained. “We want to keep people safe. You can buy, you can go to vendors in other places in the city and even near the bridges. So, making sure that our third ways are safe and enjoyable for New Yorkers is really the top priority.

But some tourists think the row of vendors adds character to the iconic bridge.

“There are some things that are part of the of the soul of the bridge and of the city. So maybe it would have been better to keep them, but limited numbers,” said Mehdi Belbacha from Morocco.

Others, like Faust Simo from France, said it is better to have the extra space.

“It's definitely more enjoyable because there are less people who are more space,” Simo said.

The City Council is considering a bill that would allow vendors to return to designated areas along the stretch.

If passed, it would require vendors to stay 20 feet apart.