Open Streets has started in New York City with more than 150 initial locations operating across the city. The NYC Department of Transportation program provides additional public space to promote economic development, support schools, facilitate pedestrian and bike mobility, and create new ways for residents to enjoy cultural programming and build community. The program aims to transform roadways into spaces that encourage connection and community engagement while strengthening local businesses. NYC DOT is partnering with CitizensNYC to help community partners access funding faster with less administrative burden and a streamlined payment process. Existing Open Streets are planned for redesigns that add traffic-calming measures and streetscape elements to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. Redesigns include Avenue B, Decatur Ave, and continued rolling applications for 2026.
"Open Streets provide an opportunity to showcase neighborhoods and strengthen local businesses by transforming roadways into spaces that encourage connection and community engagement. We appreciate the dedication of our community partners who help ensure these spaces are safe, lively, and welcoming while also helping to expand the program fairly and inclusively to neighborhoods across the city."
"This year, NYC DOT is partnering with CitizensNYC so Open Streets community partners across the city can access funding faster and with less administrative burden in addition to a more streamlined payment process."
"The agency is also planning to redesign existing Open Streets that could benefit from traffic-calming measures and streetscape elements to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. This year's redesigns include: Avenue B, Decatur Ave."
"Avenue B The redesign of Avenue B from East 4th Street to East 12th Street aims to improve safety on the corridor with a focus on schools, formalize two-way cycling on the corridor to create safe cycling connections, and calm vehicular traffic. Decatur Ave The project consists of a raised mid-block enhanced crossing and curb extensions to improve pedestrian safety and overall experience, reduce vehicle speeds, and support Open Street programming."
Read at New York City, NY Patch
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