Car-Free Streets
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Opinion: We Deserve a Bold Outdoor Dining Program — After a Fair Hearing
The City Council has not advanced the legislation to make the city's temporary, Covid-era outdoor dining program permanent. In this exclusive op-ed, Council Member Carlina Rivera is demanding a better process.
November 22, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Berry Bad News Edition
It's another day, another delay on the city's attempt to build out another open street as nicely as the crown jewel that is Paseo Park in Queens. Plus other news.
November 17, 2022
DOT Kicks Off Outreach on New Grand Army Plaza Fix: ‘Dream Big’
The journey of a thousand meetings begins with a single tabling. But the DOT is definitely talking about serious changes.
November 13, 2022
City’s ‘Open Streets’ Program Sparked Economic Growth During Pandemic, New Report Shows
Maybe this will silence the skeptics.
October 25, 2022
NUMBER CRUNCH: ‘Paseo Park’ is Already a Success Story, Defying Screaming Foes
Nice ribbon-cutting, Ydanis, but “Paseo Park,” is already an overwhelming success: the street has become much safer for all users as it has created dignified public space for all residents.
October 25, 2022
Mayor Launches First Phase of QueensWay Linear Park — But What About Transit?
The mayor appears to have chosen the QueensWay over the QueensLink.
September 16, 2022
Opponents of 34th Ave. Open Street Resort to Bigotry
"Someone called me a c***-sucking f****t," said the openly gay volunteer coordinator, Jim Burke.
September 13, 2022
Brooklyn, Queens Beeps Want ‘Summer Streets’ Too!
A popular, summertime program establishing a car-free corridor on weekends should move beyond its Manhattan origins, officials say.
September 12, 2022
NYC Can Learn from Car-Free School Streets in Paris, London and Tirana?!
Even the capital of Albania has more school streets per capita than New York City.
August 1, 2022
OPINION: Pedestrianize the Financial District Now!
Why is the Department of Transportation idawdling on implementing the "Make Way for Lower Manhattan" plan?
July 11, 2022
