NYC has closed more than 40 miles of streets to traffic, for strolling, power walking, jogging, bicycling, skateboarding.
In my neighborhood, kids also are playing soccer, roller skate hockey and old-fashioned hopscotch in the roadbed, and grownups have brought out beach chairs and drinks for socializing.
Open Streets are in all five boroughs, inside parks and close to parks, to allow for greater social distancing as the weather warms and more of us need to get outside more often.
There’s a plan to expand the car-free streets to a total of 100 miles.
Open Streets are available daily, 8 am to 8 pm (unless otherwise noted). Opening hours may vary by location due to NYPD staffing.
Think of it as an expanded version of the annual car-free Summer Streets program on weekends in August,
See below for the full list of Open Streets car-free streets.
- photo by Evelyn Kanter
Open Streets Rules
No through traffic permitted while Open Streets are in effect.
Vehicle traffic is limited to local deliveries, pick-ups/drop-offs, necessary city service vehicles, utility vehicles and emergency vehicles only.
When Alternate Side Parking regulations are in effect, drivers must move their vehicles from the street, and may return when ASP is over. These drivers are advised to be extremely cautious and to drive 5 MPH or slower.
Open Streets is a collaboration between the Mayor’s office, NYC Council, NYPD, Parks, NYC DOT, BIDs and local community organizations.
Members of the public and organizations wishing to have other New York City streets considered for the Open Streets program may fill out an online survey. NYC DOT, NYPD and others will evaluate all suggestions for viability. If you have questions, please contact your NYC DOT Borough Commissioner’s office.
The Open Streets initiative is a collaboration between the Mayor’s office, NYC Council, NYPD, Parks, NYC DOT, BIDs and local community organizations.
Open Streets Locations by Borough
Open Street locations available for download on NYC Open Data
Bronx Open Streets Locations
Open Street | From | To | Type | Location or Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Road | East 180th Street | Bronx Park South | Full Block | River Park/West Farms |
| Bronx Park South | Boston Road | Bryant Avenue | Full Block | River Park/West Farms |
| Clay Avenue | 173rd Street | Claremont Parkway | Full Block | Claremont Park/Claremont |
| Creston Avenue | Fordham Road | Kingsbridge Road | Full Block | Fordham Heights |
| East 140th Street | Brook Avenue | Willis Avenue | Full Block | Mott Haven |
| East 148th Street | Willis Avenue | Bergen Avenue | Full Block Weekdays 10am-6pm | Third Avenue BID |
| Grant Avenue | East 170th Street | East 169th Street | Full Block | Grant Park |
| Jackson Avenue | East 143rd Street | East 147th Street | Full Block | St. Mary’s Park/South Bronx |
| Oak Tree Place | Hughes Avenue | Quarry Place | Full Block | Quarry Ballfields/Belmont |
| Pugsley Avenue | Bruckner Boulevard | Turnbull Avenue | Full Block | Soundview |
| Reservoir Oval East/West | Bainbridge Avenue | Bainbridge Avenue | Full Block | Williamsbridge Oval |
| Rhinelander Avenue | Haight Street | Colden Avenue | Full Block | Morris Park |
| West 238th Street | Tibbett Avenue | Irwin Avenue | Full Block | Kingsbridge |
| Willis Avenue | East 147th Street | East 148th Street | Full Block Weekdays 10am-6pm | Third Avenue BID |
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