Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day

Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10am to 4pm, join NYC DOT and others to celebrate Car-Free Earth Day.

Programming is presented at signature and partner produced locations citywide, to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. The event is also the kick off to the 2024 Open Streets and Public Space Programming season.

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Free Citi Bike Rides

Through the support of Lyft, Citi Bike will offer free unlimited 30-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike on Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day. All riders may take advantage of the offer by using the promo code CARFREE24 in the Citi Bike app.

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Brooklyn Signature Location (check NYC DOT website often for updates)

• 5th Avenue, On 5th Avenue from 40th Street to 45th Street, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Open Street Locations (check NYC DOT website often for updates)

• Albee Square Plaza, On Dekalb Avenue from Fulton Mall to Bond Street, Brooklyn
• Avenue C Plaza, On McDonald Avenue from Church Avenue to Avenue C, Brooklyn
• Berry Street Open Street, Berry Street from Broadway to North 12 Street, Brooklyn
• Graham Avenue Open Street, Graham Avenue from Scholes Street to Meserole Street, Brooklyn
• Hoyt Street Open Street, Hoyt Street from State Street to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
• Kensington Plaza, On Beverley Road from East 2nd Street to Church Avenue, Brooklyn
• Marcy Avenue Plaza, Marcy Avenue from Fulton Street to MacDonough Street, Brooklyn
• Montague Street Open Street, Montague Street from Clinton Street to Montague Terrace, Brooklyn
• Myrtle Wyckoff Plaza, On Wyckoff Avenue from Gates Avenue to Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
• Newkirk Avenue Open Street, Newkirk Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to East 17 Street, Brooklyn
• Polhemus Place Open Street, Polhemus Place from Carroll Street to Garfield Place, Brooklyn
• Reed Street Open Street, Reed Street from Conover Street to Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn
• Thatford Avenue Open Street, Thatford Avenue from Dead End to Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn
• Troutman Street Open Street, Troutman Street from Irving Avenue to St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn
• Underhill Avenue Plaza, On Underhill Avenue from Pacific Street to Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
• Washington/Empire Plaza, Empire Boulevard from Franklin Avenue to Washington Avenue, Brooklyn