A slew of good news for pedestrians in New York City and District 4

Pedestrian paradise: 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028. Currently, 5th Avenue includes five traffic lanes and two 23-foot sidewalks. While pedestrians account for 70% of traffic on the avenue, only 46% of the space is currently allocated to them. Under the plan, sidewalk widths will nearly double to 33.5 feet on each side, and…


Speak up for safety at all intersections

Did you know that most pedestrian deaths occur in the crosswalk at an intersection? Join Open Plans and Transporation Alternatives on April 21st at 9 AM at City Hall to ask our city officials to support Intro 1138 & bring daylighting to all intersections! By keeping car free space at the corner of a street,…

Congestion pricing exceeds expectations

Today Governor Kathy Hochul travelled by bus on 14th Street. Her conclusion is traffic down, business & transit ridership up. Congestion pricing cameras are staying on. The administration’s bullying has not moved her a bit and it is the bullies that are back-pedaling with a fake time extension to a fake deadline. Focusing on tangible…

Tell MCB4 your transportation priorities

From time to time MCB4 Transportation Committee polls the community on priorities and policies. This is a great opportunity to shape the work of the committees and the Board . Please fill out this very short survey and share your views: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VBYGFBS