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UPDATE: Mayor’s First Seven Miles of ‘Open Streets’ Start Saturday!
The city is taking the first steps to make good on a promise to reclaim roadways from cars so crammed-in residents can recreate in a socially responsible way.
May 1, 2020
UPDATED: De Blasio Commits to 100 Miles of ‘Open Streets’
Mayor de Blasio just did the City Council 33 percent better — he's committed to opening up 100 miles of streets for socially responsible recreation during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 27, 2020
‘DEAR POLLY’: Commissioner’s Council Appearance Prompts Latest Parody by Streetsblog’s In-House Satire Crew
"The greatest mind in DOT, can't be sidelined, or playing D," our singers lament.
April 27, 2020
‘Open Streets’ Hearing: DOT and NYPD Have No Plan — And Don’t Like the Council’s
"I'm disappointed," Council Speaker Corey Johnson said.
April 24, 2020
Friday’s Headlines: Hey, DOT, How About A Little Help? Edition
Every day the mayor keeps digging in on his position that he can't create more open space for the people who need it.
April 24, 2020
Oakland Official to NYC: Here’s How to Do Open Streets
Oakland is closing 74 miles of streets to thru traffic. What's the secret? Read on...
April 24, 2020
City Council’s ‘Open Streets’ Bill Doesn’t Say Much — But It Doesn’t Have To
The City Council bill that could force the de Blasio administration to open 75 miles of streets to pedestrians and cyclists doesn't say much, but still packs a punch. Here's a preview of Friday's hearing.
April 23, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Losing the Peace Edition
If we don't plan ahead, New York will go right back to looking like this. Plus the other news of the day.
April 23, 2020
Still Defiant, Now Mayor de Blasio Wrongly Claims California Can Have Open Space Because Its Drivers are Better
Golden State residents are openly mocking our mayor.
April 22, 2020
Bellevue Cyclist and Healthcare Hero to Mayor: ‘We Risk Our Lives Everyday; We Shouldn’t Have To On The Street, Too’
"It is irresponsible to continue to allow this to happen to our city," the Bellevue worker wrote.
April 20, 2020
