NYC Council Introduction 257

intro.nyc/0257-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.
Status: Laid Over in Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Rita C. Joseph
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would modify the existing Open Streets program to permit community organizations to request special activation opportunities, which are days and times the open street may be operated in addition to the open streets’ regular hours of operation. These special activation opportunities may include Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, or other time periods where there is significant pedestrian traffic.