The Open Plans team was supposed to be in Albany yesterday. While the blizzard kept us downstate, our work did not stop! We quickly transitioned to virtual meetings and spoke with a dozen legislators' offices about how we can make our city more livable.

One of our priorities was to discuss automated curb enforcement in New York City (S8665/A5440). By enforcing the traffic laws at our curbs, we can make our streets safer and more efficient for all road users including drivers, pedestrians, delivery workers, and cyclists.

You can get involved with our efforts for safer streets in NYC—show your representatives you support better curbs by sending them a letter!

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is holding a hearing on March 3rd. Your chance to advocate for year-round outdoor dining and ask for the Streets Plan to include LTNs, School Streets, and daylighting. Use our toolkit for all the information and talking points you need.

What's the first step to reimagining your neighborhood? A simple walk can open your eyes to the possibilities. Observing what could improve in a space can completely transform a place, like the ongoing transformation at Gotham Park.

Barkha Patel, who served as Jersey City's Director of Infrastructure under Mayor Steve Fulop, dramatically improved their streets and public spaces. NYC has this same opportunity.

After the recent winter storm, too many NYers faced buried sidewalks, unplowed bike lanes, and icy bus stops. The City Council is holding an oversight hearing on the city's snow removal response. Share your story and testify this Friday, Feb 27 - 1 PM.

Join Open Plans as a Livable Streets summer intern and dive into hands-on work making NYC a more people-centered, joyful place to live. You will also gain real-world experience in advocacy, research, and public policy. Deadline: March 1st

Join us this Saturday, February 28 for a brunch social to discuss our 2026 UWS Priorities and how to make them a reality. We'll provide light food and coffee/tea—you bring your enthusiasm for walkable, bikeable, transit friendly urbanism on the UWS.

Network with current and prospective Community Board members and local merchants on Monday, March 2 at Noches Mexicanas. Join us and learn about community boards and how they shape your neighborhood.

Join us this March 3 for an evening on Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs)! Local leaders and experts will share how design tools like diverters and traffic calming can cut speeding, improve air quality, and support walking, biking, and public space. 

Join us this April 23rd to celebrate our city’s streets and public spaces and the people who make them thrive! Get your tickets now and help us honor those who work for a more livable, joyful, and people-centered NYC! We hope to see you there!

New Yorkers deserve streets and curbs that are safe, orderly, and work for everyone—not clogged with double‑parked cars and blocked bike lanes. State bills S8665/A5440 and City Council Res. 141 would launch and support an automated enforcement pilot for illegal parking in New York City, building on the proven success of speed, red‑light, and bus‑lane cameras to cut dangerous violations, reduce congestion, and improve air quality. Cities like Hoboken and Pittsburgh have already seen dramatic drops in blocked bike lanes and double‑parking with similar programs. Add your voice today and tell your elected officials you support S8665/A5440 and Res. 141 to curb the chaos at the curb.

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