CITYWIDE – CITY DEPARTMENT OF Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Sunday announced the return of the department’s citywide Car-Free Earth Day celebration.
On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., select streets will go pedestrian-only to host activism and education surrounding environmentalism and sustainable transportation, along with performances and installations by local artists. Brooklyn’s event will take place on 5th Avenue, from 41st Street to 45th Street.
As part of the celebration, Citi Bike will offer one-day passes for unlimited 30-minute rides on regular Citi Bikes, sponsored by Lyft.
“Transportation is the second biggest source of carbon emissions in New York City, and finding ways to make clean transportation options quicker, easier, and more affordable is key,” Flynn said in a statement.
Additional information and locations for events in other boroughs can be found at nyc.gov/carfreenyc
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