Pete Tomao

Pete Tomao is a researcher, organizer, and public affairs strategist based in Astoria, Queens. He is the founder of Civic Pulse, a newsletter advancing policies that strengthen New York City’s streets, housing, transportation, and public spaces.

Parking Policy

Opinion: Queens Needs Fewer Cars For Less Traffic

Western Queens has the ingredients for a car-light future. What could we do with 80 football fields of reclaimed space?

Pete Tomao

July 9, 2026