Car-Free Streets
Top Categories
ANALYSIS: Mayor de Blasio Has Abandoned the Open Streets ‘Program’
It's been a terrible week for open streets, with a volunteer being attacked by a car owner, open streets equipment being vandalized, opponents circulating petitions ... and a mayor who remains silent.
April 12, 2021
Yang Calls For Permanent Open Streets Program With City Funding
The mayoral candidate said he would direct city funding to a permanent open streets program, a priority for open streets volunteers who need help to keep the popular program humming.
April 4, 2021
Open Streets Coalition to Mayor: Give Us a Real Program (And Some Help)!
Dozens of volunteer groups that have been maintaining the city's open streets program are demanding support from the city to ensure that the public space initiativeis expanded in an equitable manner.
April 1, 2021
ANALYSIS: The Massive Holes in de Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement
Even people who offered positive quotes in the mayor's press release are complaining of a lack of substance in the open space initiative
March 30, 2021
OPINION: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement Falls Flat
The 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights has brought much relief to the people of a neighborhood that has suffered immensely from COVID-19 and a lack of public open space. So why is Mayor de Blasio not ensuring its permanent success?
March 29, 2021
Mayor: ‘Permanent’ Open Streets Program is Basically an Application Form, Not a Program
Mayor de Blasio revealed a few more details of what he meant by a "permanent" open streets program.
March 26, 2021
OPINION: Expand the Shared Street at University Place in Manhattan
A one-block experiment south of Union Square has more than proved its worth. In fact, it's a model for the city.
March 25, 2021
Dozens of Community Groups Demand Real Open Streets Commitment from the Mayor
The Open Streets Coalition makes its play to Hizzoner.
March 22, 2021
OPINION: De Blasio Must Challenge Status Quo to Make Open Streets Great
The status quo of cars, cars, cars is not divinely ordained. It is a result of choices we made decades ago. And because it was our choice, we can chose a different path. And we must.
March 22, 2021
THIS JUST IN: West 181st Street Busway To Start On April 26
Sweet relief is coming to Washington Heights bus riders this year.
March 19, 2021
