Get Involved

The movement for people-centered streets starts with you! There are lots of ways to get involved. Send a letter to decision makers about an Open Plans campaign, sign up to volunteer, support our work, and learn more about opportunities to make a difference in your community. Together we’re transforming New York City’s streets and public spaces.

Campaign Items
Let’s Reimagine West 72nd Street as a Street for People
Streetopia
Let’s Reimagine West 72nd Street as a Street for People
Streetopia

Tell elected officials and the Department of Transportation that you support a bold redesign of West 72nd Street as a “complete street” connecting Central Park and Riverside Park.

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Streetopia
Support Universal Daylighting in New York City
Curb Reform
Support Universal Daylighting in New York City
Curb Reform

Make your voice heard and let the City know that daylighting intersections across New York City make our streets safer.

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Curb Reform
Thank NYC for Expanding Summer Streets
Public Space Management
Thank NYC for Expanding Summer Streets
Public Space Management

Advocate for extended hours and even more weekends of Summer Streets fun.

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Public Space Management
Fight for Less Congestion, Cleaner Air, & Better Transit for NYC
Reducing Driving
Fight for Less Congestion, Cleaner Air, & Better Transit for NYC
Reducing Driving

Continue to make your voice heard and let your representatives in Albany and Washington know that we need congestion pricing NOW!

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Reducing Driving
Support Lifting Parking Mandates for Housing, Livability, and Climate
Parking Reform
Support Lifting Parking Mandates for Housing, Livability, and Climate
Parking Reform

Tell Borough Presidents and Council Members that you support lifting this archaic zoning rule in the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment.

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Parking Reform

JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD

Empowering Local Voices
for Better Neighborhoods

Community Boards are vital in shaping housing policies, street design, and public spaces for vibrant, safe, and livable neighborhoods. They play a crucial role in approving projects like bike lanes, daylighting, and traffic-calming measures. If you need help applying for your Community Board or preparing resolutions, reach out to us — we're here to support you in making a difference! Active and supportive members are essential for building accessible, joyful, and thriving neighborhoods.

LIFTING PARKING MANDATES

Get your Council Member on the

line to lift parking mandates

This fall, join fellow NYers in a virtual meeting with your Council Member to push for lifting parking mandates, making way for safer, more walkable streets. Sign up now & we’ll give you everything you need to advocate effectively.

Volunteer with Us

Join the movement for streets that prioritize people!