⛽ 😮‍💨 Gas prices got you down? Best way to tackle car dependence is by expanding public transit! QueensLink does this exceptionally well, reducing more vehicle miles traveled than both IBX and SAS Phase 2 combined!

"Even small events, such as outdoor viewing parties... in pedestrian areas, are either being denied or delayed." This should be a moment to embrace lively, people-centered streets – not let red tape stand in the way of community. Streets are for people!

These are all great opportunities to accommodate more people — New Yorkers and visitors alike — to enjoy the World Cup! And at the same time, to create public spaces that will continue working for communities long after! 🧡⚽️

Somehow Charlottesville is ahead of NYC in considering this key procurement change. NYC arguably would benefit far more than smaller, lower density cities in terms of emergency response and less constraint on people-oriented street designs @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

“The city’s curbs — once thought of as exclusively for motor vehicles — are now the subject of wider conversations, spurred by views on street safety, walkability and the impact of the pandemic-era outdoor dining program.” www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...

Remember this picture, & others like it, every time you hear someone in your city say "we're not Amsterdam." This was #Amsterdam in the 1970s. Many of the cities we admire made tough choices regarding cars in the past, and are still making better choices today. Better choices instead of excuses.

Great news!! We’ve been advocating for this for so long & we are so excited that is finally happening! “Our curbs are more than just where our sidewalks meet the street, they are a reflection of how we want our streets to be used – streets that need to work for all New Yorkers.”

“We just got congestion pricing going. We are moving in the direction of fewer cars on our streets... Robotaxis, for all the fancy technology, are just cars.” - @saraklind.bsky.social

With the Governor fighting to push back the deadline on our climate goals we’re in a critical moment. But lost in the conversation is a sector that makes up over a third of all emissions: transportation. We can’t meet our climate goals without reducing driving.

‘We have to decrease the number of cars & trucks on the road in this area.’ @amemeritatorres.bsky.social gets it exactly right: highways in the middle of NYC are terrible for the residents living near them. It's time to move past the era of highway expansions and prioritize public transit!

GREAT news!!! 🧡 "New Yorkers love Open Streets with outdoor dining because they offer one of the best ways to enjoy a meal in the city." hellgatenyc.com/open-streets...

It's a fact: trash containerization at the curb will make our streets cleaner and rat-free! New Yorkers are tired of having to share the sidewalk with trash bags. 📢 Fund trash containerization now! nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/04/02/t...

“The city continues to tell us that they’re going to figure out a way for these things to happen, but we’re going to be 60 days out in another week... That’s very little time for brands and organizations big and small to execute big things.” www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/n...

The real April Fool’s joke is that outdoor dining is back BUT it’s not yet year-round!!

“Just over 600 restaurants opted to set up roadway structures last year. In 2026, that number is down to around 500.” But at its peak there were more than 12,500… Let’s make outdoor dining year-round so even more restaurants can be part of the program! abc7ny.com/post/outdoor...

Welcome back outdoor dining! We hope this time you are here to stay!!

An affordable city means affordable transit for all! Join us & @ridersalliance.org this Thursday, 4/2 at a Fair Fares Citywide Day of Action canvass near you, let's win free & half-price transit for over 2 million NYers! Sign up: https://action.ridersalliance.org/fair-fares-day-of-action-4-2-26/

"The CBE has for decades symbolized harmful urban planning & brought disproportionate pollution & traffic to the Bronx, all while slicing through neighborhoods & displacing thousands of residents for its construction." Its expansion will make things WORSE! bit.ly/4s2mdxq

With the influx of tourists coming to NYC for the World Cup - and hoping to take in iconic NYC theater while they're here - it makes complete sense to close the Theater District to cars. @mayor.nyc.gov think about it!

According to census data (pm 2.5), this area suffers some of the worst air quality in the whole city, which affects residents, visitors, and employers. Pedestrianization and low emissions zones are long overdue. Businesses should want to solve this problem too, instead of obstructing.

In the small 30-block-zone that makes up the Theater District, there were 486 reported crashes last year. It should be a no-brainer to ban private motor vehicles there, given that it has the best public transit access of any similarly-sized area in the entire US.

"Nearly 75% of the cars traveling on the Upper West Side are 'cut-through traffic,' meaning the car’s journey begins and ends outside the neighborhood..."

The benefits promised by autonomous vehicles won't happen if the city doesn't put the proper regulations in place first. @saraklind.bsky.social at the The Road to Driverless Cars organized by New York Law School

We're so excited to see outdoor dining structures starting to go up!! Too bad they'll have to be taken down in a few months if @council.nyc.gov doesn't act fast enough…

We need this in NYC!! Send a letter asking for LTNs: action.openplans.org/bring-low-tr...

Join us this Sat, March 28 at NYC School of Data 2026 for a panel bringing together policy experts, technologists, and community advocates to explore how LTNs could transform NYC streets into safer, quieter, and more livable spaces RSVP: nycsodata26.sched.com/event/2I0nz/...

It might take the World Cup to make streets safer...but we are glad it’s happening! And we hope to see these improvements coming to every borough! www.amny.com/news/nyc-dot...

“AVs will inevitably result in more vehicle miles traveled, which will cause more congestion, which is the main way cars undermine the quality of life of all New Yorkers, especially the majority of us outside the car.”

"Seasonal rules that require restaurants to repeatedly build, dismantle, store and rebuild roadway cafes create significant costs and operational burdens that many small restaurants in neighborhoods across the five boroughs simply can’t afford." www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/24/r...

One thing the crank opponents love to say is that #openstreets are very bad for the physically challenged. On @34ave.bsky.social for 1 hour walk I grabbed just a few quick shots of the dozens I saw with canes, wheelchairs, electric scooters & other devices. It's like this daily. Ask users.

Join @saraklind.bsky.social at The Road to Driverless Cars organized by New York Law School! A discussion on driverless cars & their policy, legal, and social implications for NYC’s streetscape, economy, labor force, & public safety. 📆 March 25 | 8:30 AM RSVP: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/the-ro...

On the campaign trail, Mayor Mamdani promised $20 million for the School Streets program, but so far it’s not in the budget. Today is the Council Committee on Education's Preliminary Budget Hearing, so we hope they step up to fund school streets. Here’s why this is so important…

“We’re glad the World Cup was an impetus to act quickly, but the benefits will be felt by New Yorkers for decades to come.” - @saraklind.bsky.social www.amny.com/news/ninth-a...

Bigger, better, and more connected #SummerStreets are within reach. Dozens of elected officials are calling on NYC DOT to expand hours, scale up routes, and build a truly citywide network of car-free streets – because New Yorkers have made it clear: they want more.

“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.

IT’S HAPPENING!!✨💫 See you on the super sidewalk in June! @transalt.org @openplans.org @nyc.streetsblog.org

CB 6 setting the standard! They said NO MORE to cut-through traffic “These redirections introduce noise, pollution and danger to all of our side streets,” so choosing low-traffic neighborhoods in the best solution! www.qchron.com/editions/cen...

Thank you to Commissioner Flynn and the NYCDOT for supporting this program. Join us at @openplans.org as we continue the work towards restoring it year-round.

"Outdoor dining was one of the few silver linings of a difficult chapter in our history. With the right adjustments, it can remain a defining feature of the city’s streetscape - helping small businesses flourish while creating vibrant public spaces that bring neighbors together."

"The mayor has made clear that the streets should serve people — not just vehicles." This is a win for EVERYONE! Year-round outdoor dining means that NYers get vibrant streets to enjoy for longer & that small businesses can be part of this program too! 🧡 bit.ly/4boa9Ad

Join @saraklind.bsky.social at ✨The Road to Driverless Cars✨ organized by New York Law School! A discussion on driverless cars & their policy, legal, and social implications for NYC’s streetscape, economy, labor force, & public safety. 📆 March 25 | 8:30 AM RSVP: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/the-ro...

Great news NYC Community Boards are now passing resolutions asking NYCDOT start implementing LTN's (Low Traffic Neighborhoods) in their nabes. Proud Streetfilms has the most extensive resources anywhere to show how they work! Please use it! @openplans.org www.streetfilms.org/featured/low...

We are hiring a Community Organizer! We are seeking an energetic, driven person to join StreetopiaUWS. This role involves building community relationships, attending public meetings, and connecting Upper West Side residents to our campaigns. Apply: https://www.openplans.org/careers

NYers are already enjoying the weather at sidewalk cafes and we could have the opportunity to have even more of this with year-round curbside dining. 🧡 📢 Ask for year-round outdoor dining: https://action.openplans.org/support-year-round-outdoor-dining-2026/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic

We agree — permitting must be easier for local groups and neighbors to put on street events that make our city more vibrant. Far too much red tape exists for organizations, presenting a massive barrier to activating our streets. Cut the red tape and untap our potential!

This week, we gathered to envision a Brooklyn with Low Traffic Neighborhoods with the Brooklyn Borough President’s office. The room was full of people who care about calmer, quieter, more livable neighborhoods. 🧡 ✉️ Ask for LTNs: https://bit.ly/4b9CQkg

"Sabina Sethi Unni, an urban planner at Open Plans, an advocacy group promoting the implementation of school streets in NY, says the Paris case study has been inspiring. She expects the number to increase 'significantly' under [the new administration]." https://on.ft.com/4aLDp4X

Thank you @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social for raising this important topic! We're glad to hear that Commissioner Mike Flynn is committed to not only creating public spaces, but maintaining them too. Our Public Space Management report has recommendations to do just that: www.openplans.org/framework-fo...

& please consider testifying, either in person or in writing. Here’s our toolkit with some additional talking points: