Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Car-Free Streets

A Bronx Blast From the Past: Car-Free Grand Concourse Gets CB 4 Support

By Stephen Miller | Jan 30, 2014 | 2 Comments

It’s been an on-again, off-again tradition for at least two decades: Turning the center lanes of the Grand Concourse into a car-free space for stress-free walking, biking and exercise. With an overwhelming vote of support from Community Board 4 earlier this week, it seems this tradition is poised for a return this summer. In the […]

Last Chance! The Final 2013 Edition of Summer Streets Is Tomorrow

By Stephen Miller | Aug 16, 2013 | 7 Comments

Okay, New York. You’ve had two chances so far this August to get out of bed, off the couch, and outside to Summer Streets. This is your final warning. The last of three Summer Streets this year is scheduled for tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Park Avenue and Lafayette Street, from 72nd […]

Streetfilms: Scenes From Summer Streets

By Stephen Miller | Aug 12, 2013 | 5 Comments

Saturday was the second of three Summer Streets this August, with car-free streets along Park Avenue and Lafayette Street from 72nd Street to the Brooklyn Bridge. Couldn’t make it yourself? Clarence Eckerson Jr. from Streetfilms, as always, has got you covered. Clarence says he was particularly struck by how many people pedaled the route using […]

Summer Streets, Week 2: Where You’ll Hear Human Voices, Not Honking

By Brad Aaron | Aug 9, 2013 | 6 Comments

Summer Streets is back for week two tomorrow. Expect sunny skies, warm temps, and laughter emanating from the Voice Tunnel. Oh, and no cars. The fun starts at 7 a.m. Readers report a long wait at the tunnel, so come early. Happy weekend, everybody.

Streetsblog’s City Correspondent Has the Skinny on Summer Streets

By Stephen Miller | Aug 2, 2013 | 7 Comments

If you’re looking for summertime recreation, I have just the spot for you. New York’s hottest club is Summer Streets. Don’t be fooled by the “road closed” signs — they’re actually open for you to walk, bike, scoot or stroll. Inaugurated in 2008 and located on Park Avenue and Lafayette Street from 72nd Street to […]

Happy Independence Day: Central Park North Loop Is Car-Free This Summer

By Brad Aaron | Jul 3, 2013 | 14 Comments

Beginning next week, Central Park’s north loop will be closed to cars for two months, DOT announced today. From a DOT Summer Streets 2013 press release: Beginning Monday, July 8, Central Park’s drives north of 72nd Street will be car-free for the remainder of the summer, greatly enhancing access for pedestrians, bike riders and all […]

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