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Tuesday’s Headlines: More Summer Streets Than Ever Edition
Summer Streets is a huge hit, as always. Plus more news.
August 6, 2024
‘Driggs Passage’ Shows Possible Car-Free Future for Brooklyn’s McCarren Park
The street could join parcels of McCarren Park bifurcated by cars.
August 3, 2024
Businesses Thrive on Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Adams Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization
Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul's decision to kill congestion pricing isn't helping.
July 29, 2024
A Modest Proposal: Ban Cars on Mulberry Street
On Sundays, Mulberry gets some relief as an open street, but it’s only for two blocks. This needs to be permanent.
April 3, 2024
EYES ON THE STREET: Berry Street Bike Boulevard Is a Model for Low-Traffic Streets
Berry Street has become a model for what low-traffic streets can look like.
November 21, 2023
‘What Do You Stand For’: Brooklynites Call on Council Member to Defend Endangered Street Safety Projects
Just hearing from all sides is not enough.
October 17, 2023
Another Flip-Flop: City Hall Allegedly Pauses Almost-Done Underhill Ave. Bike Boulevard
City Hall is intervening in yet another street redesign project, and supporters fear it could be the start of dismantling other improvements.
September 26, 2023
Mayor Adams Admits He Was Going to Just Reopen Park Row to Cars Without Any Discussion
That explains why the city almost reopened Park Row to god-awful cars.
August 17, 2023
DOT Installs ‘Banker’s Anchor’ Pedestrian Plaza in Greenpoint
At least this Greenpoint street safety project is moving along!
August 10, 2023
Fight Over a Single UWS Open Street is So Bitter, Council Member Called in a Mediator
We've seen divorces that were more amiable than a battle over a single roadway on the Upper West Side.
July 11, 2023
