Can School Streets work for New York City?

As part of our Car Free Megacities project, and in partnership with the Active Travel Academy and the KR Foundation, this report looks more closely at the feasibility of implementing a wider program of School Streets schemes in New York City, including addressing issues of equity in the current approach.

The report examines existing examples of School Streets and the most up-to-date research on their benefits. We also consider the unique issues facing NYC and how the School Streets policies adopted in other cities might be adapted to solve specific problems and adjust to the unique conditions of NYC's schools and streets. By analyzing several indicators around schools, such as the number of vehicle crashes, the size of its roads, and proximity to other schools, we also identify a list of which schools policymakers and campaigners in New York City’s five boroughs might prioritize in implementing a more extensive School Streets policy.