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Two More Miles of Open Streets Coming Tomorrow: Broadway, Lower East Side and 34th Ave. in Queens
"We're ready to go into higher gear," the mayor said on Wednesday, announcing just 1.9 more miles of open streets.
May 6, 2020
Our Latest Satire: A De Blasio-Themed Version of ‘On Broadway’
Our in-house satirical band was shocked to learn that Mayor de Blasio doesn't want to ban cars on Broadway.
April 11, 2020
Neighborhoods, BIDs to Mayor: We Don’t Need Your Cops — Let Us Open Streets Ourselves!
In spite of (or perhaps because of) the mayor, focus has started shifting to Broadway in Manhattan.
April 10, 2020
Eyes on the Street: Broadway Could Be New York’s Green Necklace — But It’s a Missed Opportunity
From a cyclist's point of view, pretty much everything. Here's some easy ways the Department of Transportation could improve road safety — stat!
March 16, 2020
City Slow-Walks a Great Plan to Pedestrianize Part of Broadway
DOT says it is developing ideas for reclaiming the street on the Upper West Side. But it'll take a few years!
October 28, 2019
UWS Group Shows DOT Why a Pedestrianized Broadway Would Be Great
Attendees relaxed, played, conversed and enjoyed the roadway — all common occurrences in cities with large pedestrianized zones, but almost completely unheard of in car-dominated New York. Is more on the way?
September 24, 2019
‘Progressives’ Should Support Public Transit Over Private Vehicles
If you want to call yourself a "progressives" you need to stop opposing transit that serves the many, not the wealthier few with automobiles. Only then will we attain a safe and sustainable city.
July 1, 2019
