Open Streets
Can Pedestrian Pop-Ups Go Permanent in the U.S.?
Can temporary pedestrian pop-ups spur permanent change?
October 3, 2025
Kids Enjoy San Francisco’s Beach Safe from Pollution and Speeding Traffic
San Francisco's trading high-speed traffic for safe space for kids to ride bikes — and other cities can, too.
April 7, 2025
Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
“This just confirms the old saying, ‘Cars don’t spend money, people spend money,’” said one open street advocate.
November 18, 2024
More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall
A record number of school "open streets" will operate across the city when the school year starts next week, officials said.
August 29, 2024
How to Build A Pop-Up Lane to Your City’s Next Street Festival
Popping up a protected bike lane to your city's next big event can cost more than you think — but it's worth it to build community support for more permanent infrastructure changes, a Connecticut advocate argues.
August 27, 2024
Businesses Thrive on NYC’s Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization
Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul's decision to kill congestion pricing isn't helping.
July 29, 2024
Understanding the Car-Dominated Past Can Lead to a Better Future
And success will mean nothing less than a better life for all groups and communities.
February 22, 2024
Los Angeles Loves Open Streets Events – So Why Is Their Funding Being Slashed?
f Metro wishes to make safe, fun, and ultimately transformative Open Streets events possible, the Board should commit to adequately funding this successful, beloved program.
January 23, 2024
Inside a ‘Open Street’ Fight So Bitter, They Had to Call in a Mediator
We've seen divorces that were more amiable than a battle over a single roadway on the Upper West Side.
July 11, 2023
SEE IT: Streets Can Be So Much More than Car Sewers
Vital City asked architects and designers to re-envision concrete and pavement without cars. The results were awesome.
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June 30, 2023
