Carl Mahaney

Carl Mahaney is director of StreetopiaUWS, a hands-on advocacy initiative aimed at reclaiming public space for the public good on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
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OPINION: DOT ‘Smart Curbs’ Pilot Deserves a Chance to Succeed
Compromising the project to protect free parking puts the interests of a tiny minority over systemic changes that would benefit everyone, says one activist.
September 11, 2025
Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School
With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.
September 16, 2024
Opinion: New York City Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Get Kids Safely to School
The city needs to think proactively about getting its more than one million students to school safely, our contributor writes.
September 8, 2023