Car-Free Streets
Basics
Porchfest Brings Affordable Entertainment to the Streets
People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they're fun.
June 23, 2026
Opinion: Make This Summer’s World Cup A Car-Free Paradise
NYC has a major opportunity to support people who don't drive during the World Cup. Could other host cities do it, too?
March 12, 2026
Berlin Moves Closer to Banning Cars From A Zone Bigger Than Manhattan
Berlin could soon set the bar for human-centered cities around the world, now that a long-sought ballot measure is finally being released from political limbo.
June 26, 2025
Car Harms Tuesday: Cars Are Just Ugly
New York has always had businesses and people using its streets for work and play. But it hasn’t always had this many cars, and never before have they been this big.
May 27, 2025
Could the Comeback of the U.S. Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?
A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.
March 3, 2025
What the Potential Pedestrianization of Europe’s Busiest Shopping Street Can Teach U.S. Cities
Oxford Street is poised for a pedestrian-friendly makeover. What can the U.S. learn from their journey to get there?
December 2, 2024
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
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
Car-Free in Dallas?! It Can Be Done!
Our op-ed columnist went back to the Big D last year for a high school reunion and was pleasantly surprised by some of what she saw.
August 21, 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
