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All it took was a sign. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

De Blasio Looks Forward to Expanding ‘Open Streets’ — But Raises Specter of ‘More Enforcement’

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 3, 2020 | No Comments

Even as he promised to expand the effort, Mayor de Blasio said that process might be complicated by the need for more cops because he is "still fundamentally a believer in enforcement in all things."

Here's Prospect Park West at the start of the open streets program. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

LIVE FROM NYC OPEN STREETS: Hailing First Day Success, DOT Says Position on Cops Has ‘Evolved’!

By Streetsblog | May 2, 2020 | No Comments

Imagine that: open streets, people walking, neighbors socially distancing while they get some air — and not a cop in sight.

Cities such as Oakland and Minneapolis (bottom right corner only) show how streets can be opened up for pedestrians without a lot of cops.

STREETFILMS: As New York Starts ‘Open Streets,’ Let’s Look at How Oakland Does It

By Streetsblog | May 1, 2020 | No Comments

We're not reinventing the wheel. We're just slowing it down. And here's what it might look like.

UPDATE: Mayor’s First Seven Miles of ‘Open Streets’ Start Saturday!

By Gersh Kuntzman | May 1, 2020 | No Comments

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.

This scene, from Oakland, may become the norm in New York, thanks to an announcement by Mayor de Blasio. Photo: City of Oakland

UPDATED: De Blasio Commits to 100 Miles of ‘Open Streets’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

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.

Yes, we know "Dear Prudence" was on the "White Album," but that cover is so boring.

‘DEAR POLLY’: Commissioner’s Council Appearance Prompts Latest Parody by Streetsblog’s In-House Satire Crew

By Streetsblog | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments

"The greatest mind in DOT, can't be sidelined, or playing D," our singers lament.

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