Earth Day is coming up and to celebrate the greenery-filled, sustainably-focused festivities, the New York City Department of Transportation is hosting its 10th annual Car-Free Earth Day fest. As part of the programming, Citi Bike will offer unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike for 24 hours on Saturday, April 25, with support from Lyft.
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And the city is giving you even more room to roam, er, bike, by converting select streets in all five boroughs into public plazas and car-free streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and local businesses; the initiative will let you access over 1,000 miles of NYC’s Bike Network.
“Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet—and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement. “Transportation is the second biggest source of carbon emissions in New York City, and finding ways to make clean transportation options quicker, easier, and more affordable is key.”
And as part of the larger event, which takes place from 10am to 4pm on April 25, there will also be free activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability, environmentalism, and related topics, at signature locations across the city. “We encourage all New Yorkers to come out to enjoy temporary public art, programming, music, and other activities at dozens of car-free streets around New York City,” Commissioner Flynn added.
Event locations are listed below, and additional information can be found at nyc.gov/carfreenyc. Happy biking!
Manhattan:
· Broadway: 17th Street to 46th Street
· St. Nicholas Avenue: 181st Street to 185th Street
· Dyckman Street: Broadway to La Marina/Inwood Hill Park
Queens:
· Woodside Avenue: 75th Street to 78th Street
Brooklyn:
· Fifth Avenue: 41st Street to 45th Street
The Bronx:
· East 188th Street: Grand Concourse to Valentine Avenue
Staten Island:
· Port Richmond Avenue: Castleton Avenue to Bennett Street
