Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

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 PDF

Agenda

  1. 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 traffic
    Introduction