NYC Summer Streets Program: 22 Miles of Car-Free Streets Across Five Boroughs

NYC Summer Streets Program Expansion

• 🗽 The annual Summer Streets program is returning to New York City for its most expansive iteration yet.
• 🗺️ For the first time, New Yorkers can travel the entire length of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman 200th Street on a car-free route, totaling 22 miles.

Program Schedule and Locations

• 🗓️ The festivities will span five Saturdays across all five boroughs.
• 📍 Kicking off in Queens and Brooklyn on July 27th, followed by Manhattan on August 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
• 📍 The program concludes with Brooklyn and The Bronx on August 23rd.
• ⏰ Events will run each day from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Impact and Experience

• 🚗 The program aims to provide a record 22 miles of car-free public space, offering a unique way to experience the city.
• 🚴 It serves as a great opportunity for those intimidated by cycling in NYC to get started.
• 🚶 The event encourages residents and visitors to walk around the streets, support small businesses, and connect with others.
• 💪 The car-free streets are beneficial for both the physical and mental health of New Yorkers, providing much-needed space for outdoor activity.
• 🏙️ The program has been a fixture in NYC since 2008, evolving to include more areas and engage more residents.