Open Plans

Every single bridge and tunnel in NYC should have bus lanes during commuting hours. The Lincoln Tunnel bus lane is open from 6–9 AM and carries 10 times the number of people in the three other car lanes.

“Punishment is not the goal,”@EmilyAssembly said. “The goal is saving lives.” nytimes.com/2026/04/30/nyr…

We are incredibly proud of & inspired by @TransAlt and @NYC_SafeStreets for their amazing advocacy to rein in Super Speeders & make our streets safer. We also applaud the talented reporters at @StreetsblogNYC for covering this issue so thoughtfully so more people learn about it!

“Reducing driving to speed up buses is a virtuous circle. The better we do on one front, the better we do on the other, affording more and more freedom to move around and access basic needs and opportunities, regardless of age, income, or ability.” nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/01/opi…

There is broad political support for the Stop Super Speeders Act. It’s time for the Assembly to step up and make sure this life-saving bill is included in final state budget.

Everyone deserves safe streets!! Reckless driving puts lives at risk every day — that’s why we support the Stop Super Speeders bill. It holds repeat offenders accountable, not responsible drivers.

STOP SUPER SPEEDERS Today we rallied outside City Hall, joined by City Council Majority Leader and Transportation Committee Chair @CMShaunAbreu. It's time for Assembly Speaker Heastie to put the bill in the state budget, and slow down the worst-of-the-worst drivers.

What increases bus speeds by 30% and reduces crashes by 20%? ✨Automated enforcement!✨ Every neighborhood deserves a faster commute! pix11.com/news/transit/s…

I love when cities correct the mistakes that past leaders made to accommodate the almighty and insatiable automobile.

A good first step. Now fully pedestrianize Times Square and Fifth Avenue from 42nd to 59th St. The city belongs to pedestrians, not vehicular traffic.

Park Ave in 1924! Let’s give the space back to people!! nytimes.com/2026/04/29/nyr…

“With this new redesign, we are putting the ‘Park’ back into Park Avenue and upgrading Midtown Manhattan by providing residents and visitors alike with more usable public space.” nytimes.com/2026/04/29/nyr…

Soccer (and streets) for the people! We're excited to see what @NYC_DOT rolls out for Open Streets watch parties. RPA made site activation recommendations in our recent Lab post: rpa.org/news/lab/leavi…

I can’t get over how so many people freaked out about congestion pricing before it went into effect… but now that we have it, everyone has just moved on and our city is simply nicer, with a new positive headline every few weeks

We're not taking lanes from traffic. We're giving them back to people.

🚸 Can you imagine a neighborhood that promotes cycling, walking, & socializing over traffic? Join us & @Parking_Reform on this webinar to learn what a LTN is, how to approach it, & what parking has to do with it! 📆 April 28 - 12PM EDT RSVP : luma.com/ahctj7wp

Oslo had 41 road deaths in 1975. By 2019, that number was one: a single driver who hit a fence. Oslo effectively ended road deaths by redesigning its downtown for people instead of cars. They removed 700 street parking spaces and replaced them with 37 miles of protected bike lanes and pocket parks. They lowered speed limits inside and outside the city. Many streets to car traffic entirely. They created "heart zones" around every elementary school where cars can't pick up or drop off kids. Did it kill the city? Nope. Retail sales at shops went up. Kids started walking and biking to school unsupervised. Air quality improved measurably and traffic congestion got better because fewer people wanted to drive through a pedestrianized downtown. Every piece of Oslo's strategy is available to any American city that wants it. The problem is solved, now we just need to implement it.

🌎The streets are yours this weekend , NYC! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚴   Celebrate Car-Free Earth Day on April 25, 10AM-4PM with free helmets, music, art, and activities in all five boroughs. Come out, explore, and enjoy a car-free streets.   Details: nyc.gov/carfreenyc

Por el Día de la Tierra nuestra codirectora ejecutiva @Saraklind estuvo en @Univision hablando de la importancia de reducir el manejo de automóviles y otros pequeños hábitos que tienen grandes beneficios para nuestro medio ambiente! 🌿 univision.com/local/nueva-yo…