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Creature, this has been going on for over ten years. For a while, security guards were hired to police the areas. I'm not sure, but I think that the courts have supported the localities exercise of their police and community caretaker responsibilities. I agree with you that it seems implausible that one cannot walk on a public street at will. However, in an attempt to prevent crimes, i.e. drugs, murder, etc., they are restricting the time period during which the streets are open to the public. I guess it's akin to a public park being open during certain hours.
Perhaps in the long run it is saving tax dollars
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