Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
TL;DR
The Transportation Committee discussed a proposed law to expand New York City's Open Streets program by automatically closing certain streets to cars during holidays and busy pedestrian periods. This would give more New Yorkers car-free spaces for walking, biking, and gathering without requiring special permits each time.
Key Decisions
- Introduction of Open Streets expansion law Introduced for consideration
Agenda
- T2026-0165 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian trafficIntroduction