NEW YORK — The popular show Summer Streets of New York City, in which several miles of streets are closed to pedestrians only, will expand to all five boroughs for five Saturdays in July and August, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis announced Tuesday. Rodriguez.
Usually the program runs only on Manhattan streets, but with this expansion it doubles in size to include 20 miles of car-free streets for people to enjoy, walk, bike and more.
This year’s program will be the most ambitious version since it launched Summer Streets in 2008 and provides a continued focus on equity. More than 500,000 people walked, ran, biked or played on Summer Streets last year.
“Something special happens when we open our streets to New Yorkers, so this year we are more than doubling the size of the Summer Streets and offering 20 miles of car-free streets in all five boroughs,” said Mayor Adams. “This is a bold new vision for public space in New York City – a bold new way to empower residents, support local businesses, and create open space. All New Yorkers deserve access to free, safe, open space, and this administration is making it happen.”
Summer Streets (streets without cars): these Saturdays you can enjoy the space only for passers-by
Saturday July 29: Queens and Staten Island
Summer Streets in queens will extend throughout Vernon Boulevard, from 44th Drive until 30th Drive. The program will allow users to enjoy the entire Queens waterfront in Long Island City and Astoria.
Summer Streets in Staten Island will extend throughout Richmond Terracefrom york avenue until bard avenue. The program will allow users to access the entire waterfront highway along the route North Shore from Staten Island.
Saturday August 5, 12 and 19: Manhattan
Summer Streets in manhattan will extend the traditional route from the Brooklyn Bridge to Harlem, traveling lafayette street and Park Avenue until the 109th Street; in Central Park North from Fifth Avenue to Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard; and finally throughout Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard from 110th Street until 125th Street.
Saturday August 26: Brooklyn and The Bronx
Summer Streets in brooklyn will travel along Eastern Parkwayfrom Grand Army Plaza until Buffalo Avenueconnecting Prospect Heights and brownsville along the same route as the Caribbean Day Paradeone of the most popular annual events in the city.
Summer Streets in the Bronx will follow Grand Concoursefrom East Tremont Avenue until Mosholu Parkway, opening up a major corridor for people from the west to the north of the Bronx.
What time are the events?
Summer Streets takes place on select Saturdays between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Where can I find more information?
