2024-05-18T10:33:56-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150330310/new-york-city-considers-making-grand-army-plaza-car-free Nathaniel Bahadursingh 2022-11-15T09:00:00-05:00 >2022-11-15T13:28:27-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b8cbb330144b00bc96ca7da51c8b31fa.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The city&rsquo;s Department of Transportation is considering making Grand Army Plaza car-free and connecting it to the Open Streets on Vanderbilt and Underhill Avenues, officials said this week.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/403645/department-of-transportation" target="_blank">NYC Department of Transportation</a> is currently seeking the public&rsquo;s feedback regarding improvements to an area that&rsquo;s been defined by constant traffic, disrepair, and hazardous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. The agency hopes it can access the $904 million that <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1877633/mayor-eric-adams" target="_blank">Mayor Eric Adams</a> pledged to tackle the city&rsquo;s traffic violence and improve public transportation infrastructure.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Department is expected to draft plans within the year. Last Saturday, November 12th, they hosted an outreach session, which will be followed by a <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvd--hpz0rHdcZy_IMJhS1DOVGAhGBGlpu" target="_blank">virtual online workshop</a>&nbsp;on November 16th.</p>