Car-Free Central Park

Gale Brewer Introduces Bill to Make Central Park, Prospect Park Car-Free

Author: 
Noah Kazis
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
March 23, 2011
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Upper West Side City Council Member Gale Brewer introduced legislation today that would restore Central and Prospect Parks to their original car-free status.

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City Council Member Gale Brewer reenergized the fight for car-free Central and Prospect Parks by introducing a bill in the City Council today. Image: nyc.gov.
Submitted by volunteer on April 11, 2011 - 16:47. categories [ ]

Car Ban Proposed for Central, Prospect Parks

Author: 
Victoria Cavalier
Media Outlet: 
NBC New York
Date: 
March 23, 2011
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The City Council will consider new legislation that would ban cars from Central Park and Prospect Park in a move to free up space and keep walkers, joggers and bikers safe.

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Central Park could be car free.
Submitted by volunteer on April 11, 2011 - 16:19. categories [ ]

March 23, 2011
Brian Krapf 212-608-0333

Statement by Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives


New Website: Candidates for Council, Citywide Office Weigh in on Transportation

August 19, 2009
Wiley Norvell 1 646-873-6008

End Central Park Road Rage: Keep Cars Out

Author: 
Ken Coughlin
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
June 11, 2009
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The Central Park loop drive was never meant for traffic. Photo: Frodrig/Flickr

The city's ongoing effort to have it both ways in Central Park resulted in another near-tragedy last week.

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Submitted by forrest on June 11, 2009 - 16:11. categories [ ]

The Car Free Central and Prospect Park Bill

Status: Introduced
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Level: NYC Council
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Sponsor(s):
Council Member Gale Brewer
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T.A. supports this legislation

Will create a trial summer closure of the Central Park and Prospect Park loop drives with the objective of creating safer, healthier and greener public spaces for New Yorkers to utilize.




2009 CFCP Committee Kick Off Meeting

February 24, 2009

After 100,000+ petition signatures and countless marches, rallies, studies, letters and hearings, what's left for car-free park advocates to do? How about free pizza?

Submitted by ali on February 24, 2009 - 10:58. categories [ ]

February 9, 2009
Wiley Norvell 1 646-873-6008

Transportation Alternatives strongly opposes the proposal to replace Central Park's horse-drawn carriages with Model T Fords.


T.A. Volunteer University Date:

**This event is completely full, but if you're interested in attending a future session please email me at volunteer@transalt.org and I will be in touch with our plans for a second round of T.A.



Streetfilms: Moms Mobilize for a Car-Free Central Park

Author: 
Brad Aaron
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
October 9, 2008

Submitted by forrest on October 10, 2008 - 14:38. categories [ ]