New Yorkers encouraged to leave cars at home to celebrate Car Free Earth Day

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New Yorkers were encouraged to leave their cars at home and to walk or bike the city's streets instead Saturday as part of Car Free Earth Day.

The annual event is meant to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability and other relevant topics.
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The event took place throughout the five boroughs, connecting over 100 Open Streets, 22 plazas, and accessing 1,000+ miles of the city's bike network.

New York City's Open Streets program transforms streets into public space open to all to enjoy car-free activities.

NYC DOT events:

Bronx, Roberto Clemente Plaza, 3rd Avenue, 148th Street to 149th Street

Bronx, Southbound Mosholu Parkway, Van Cortlandt Avenue East to Bainbridge Avenue

Brooklyn, Tompkins Avenue, Gates Avenue to Halsey Street

Manhattan, Avenue B, East 6th Street to East 14th Street

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Manhattan, Broadway, East 17th Street to West 42nd Street

Manhattan, Dyckman Street, Quisqueya Plaza to Dyckman Marina

Manhattan, St. Nicholas Avenue, 181st Street to 190th Street

Queens, 34th Avenue, 69th Street to 94th Street

Staten Island, Minthorne Street, Bay Street to Victory Boulevard

Enjoy Car Free Earth Day with public space partners:

Bronx, Fordham Plaza

Bronx, Jennings Street, Prospect Avenue to Chisolm Place

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Brooklyn, Albee Square and Albee Square West

Brooklyn, Hillel Plaza

Brooklyn, Reed Street, Conover Street to Van Brunt Street

Brooklyn, Vanderbilt Avenue, Atlantic Avenue to Park Place

Manhattan, St. Nicholas Avenue, West 117th Street to West 118th Street

Queens, Reads Lane, Caffey Avenue to Meehan Avenue

Queens, Woodside Avenue, 76th Street to 79th Street

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