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Sara Lind

@saraklind.bsky.social
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Co-Executive Director @openplans.org | Transportation, Housing, Walkable Cities.

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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This was essentially the first PSA messaging I did for @openplans.org waaaay back in 2005! It came with a package of other PSAs we put on kiosks to watch at a number of high profile events with fellow partners @transalt.org @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social @misernyc.bsky.social @saraklind.bsky.social
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 28/08/2026
Quote from our co-executive director @saraklind.bsky.social:
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 13/08/2026
94% of curbside dining setups are located in Manhattan and Brooklyn. “ The option to have curbside dining year-round, we believe, is going to really unleash the potential, and we're going to see it in a lot of neighborhoods again.” said @saraklind.bsky.social
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 13/08/2026
“Outdoor dining is about more than restaurant policy. It’s about what we want our streets to be used for: giving people more places to sit, eat, gather, and spend time in their neighborhoods—not simply storing private cars.” - @saraklind.bsky.social our Co-Executive Director
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A new report examines the potential impact of robotaxis on NYC's transportation network. There is a lot to worry about, including thicker congestion due to deadheading: "Waymo vehicles drive empty 41.6% of the time as compared to 33% for [NYC's] human for-hire fleet."
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How Would For-Hire Autonomous Vehicles Impact NYC? — Open Plans
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 20/07/2026
In NYC, robotaxis wouldn't replace average drivers—they'd replace professional drivers (yellow cabs, Uber, Lyft). So we compared Waymo driving in California to professional for-hire drivers in NYC on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), parking, & safety. gothamist.com/news/are-way...
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Are Waymo robotaxis actually safer than NYC Uber and taxi drivers?
A new analysis concludes Waymos were involved in more serious crashes per mile than the city’s for-hire fleet.
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talyaschwartz.bsky.social @talyaschwartz.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NYC should seriously consider Low Emissions Zones. The state approved congestion pricing, and now needs to go further to improve air quality citywide and not just in the CBD. Low Emissions Zones target high emissions vehicles, and incentivize less driving and quicker adoption of electric vehicles.
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 11/06/2026
“The reopening of the Carroll Street Bridge marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Gowanus, creating a natural centerpiece for a low-traffic neighborhood... We urge DOT to seize this opportunity and launch a low-traffic neighborhood pilot in Gowanus.” - @saraklind.bsky.social
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Active Towns @activetowns.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
PREMIERE REMINDER: Pls tune in tmw, Fri, May 29th, at 2 pm EST for a chat w/ @saraklind.bsky.social with @openplans.org, the NYC-based advocacy organization promoting streets for people, school streets, intersection daylighting, curb and public space management, and so much more youtu.be/b8AllRZUylY
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Sara Opens Up About Open Plans
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 23/04/2026
Staten Island traffic cameras have caught a white RAM 1500 pickup truck blasting through school zones or running red lights more than 547 times since 2022. The truck belongs to James Giovansanti, who lives and works there as an NYPD officer. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/04/23/t...
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To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force - Streetsblog New York City
One of the city’s most-dangerous drivers is an officer with the NYPD, which does nothing to stop his reign of terror on Staten Island.
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Jon Orcutt @jonorcutt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Somehow Charlottesville is ahead of NYC in considering this key procurement change. NYC arguably would benefit far more than smaller, lower density cities in terms of emergency response and less constraint on people-oriented street designs @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 06/04/2026
“We just got congestion pricing going. We are moving in the direction of fewer cars on our streets... Robotaxis, for all the fancy technology, are just cars.” - @saraklind.bsky.social
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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
"Nearly 75% of the cars traveling on the Upper West Side are 'cut-through traffic,' meaning the car’s journey begins and ends outside the neighborhood..."
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Should Car Traffic Cutting Through the Upper West Side Be Reduced? A CB7 Committee Thinks So
Techniques that could be used to create a Low Traffic Neighborhood in an area of the Upper West Side. Image
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talyaschwartz.bsky.social @talyaschwartz.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
According to census data (pm 2.5), this area suffers some of the worst air quality in the whole city, which affects residents, visitors, and employers. Pedestrianization and low emissions zones are long overdue. Businesses should want to solve this problem too, instead of obstructing.
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 27/03/2026
We're so excited to see outdoor dining structures starting to go up!! Too bad they'll have to be taken down in a few months if @council.nyc.gov doesn't act fast enough…
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 27/03/2026
The benefits promised by autonomous vehicles won't happen if the city doesn't put the proper regulations in place first. @saraklind.bsky.social at the The Road to Driverless Cars organized by New York Law School
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 23/03/2026
Join @saraklind.bsky.social at The Road to Driverless Cars organized by New York Law School! A discussion on driverless cars & their policy, legal, and social implications for NYC’s streetscape, economy, labor force, & public safety. 📆 March 25 | 8:30 AM RSVP: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/the-ro...
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 23/03/2026
“We’re glad the World Cup was an impetus to act quickly, but the benefits will be felt by New Yorkers for decades to come.” - @saraklind.bsky.social www.amny.com/news/ninth-a...
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NYC will add more pedestrian and bike space, extend bus lane on Ninth Avenue ahead of World Cup | amNewYork
A 16-block stretch of Manhattan's Ninth Avenue will be getting a facelift ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, to accommodate large crowds expected to flood
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 13/03/2026
Join @saraklind.bsky.social at ✨The Road to Driverless Cars✨ organized by New York Law School! A discussion on driverless cars & their policy, legal, and social implications for NYC’s streetscape, economy, labor force, & public safety. 📆 March 25 | 8:30 AM RSVP: nyls.wufoo.com/forms/the-ro...
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nic❄️le @nicoleamurray.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
most media is framing this as a revenue/budget thing. mistake! metered/paid parking makes parking and driving better for drivers. you could set the money on fire and there would still benefits. focus on that. being able to invest it elsewhere is a bonus.
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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Yes, NYC should charge more for currently metered spaces and increase the amount of metered spaces while also thinking twice about charging for parking overall. As @saraklind.bsky.social notes, It could lock in using curbside space for car storage and create even more driver entitlement.
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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · 03/03/2026
🚨 Sending out a call for help. Do you like outdoor dining? Want it year-round? There's still time to testify in support at today's City Council hearing. The anti-outdoor dining cranks are out in full force. Sign up here and pick the 10am on Transportation & Infrastructure council.nyc.gov/testify/
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Hearing Testimony Registration
Together, we make the laws governing New York City
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 03/03/2026
Five ✨Low Traffic Neighborhoods✨ in each borough by 2023 would limit cars using local streets as shortcuts, and help reach several key goals in the Streets Plan: safer, more accessible streets for pedestrians and cyclists. 🚶🏻‍♂️🚴🏾‍♀️
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 03/03/2026
We’re thrilled to hear Commissioner Mike Flynn confirm that @nyc-dot.bsky.social supports Int 655 to make outdoor dining year-round! @cmrestler.bsky.social @speakermenin.bsky.social let’s get this passed asap before the new season begins
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 03/03/2026
📢 We urge our leaders to make the right decision and bring back year-round outdoor dining once and for all. 👉🏼 Show your support for year-round outdoor dining by sending a letter: action.openplans.org/support-year...
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Support Year Round Outdoor Dining - Open Plans
The Open Restaurants program revealed a simple truth during the COVID pandemic: our curb lane is a valuable, dynamic public space that can support local businesses and create opportunities for New Yor...
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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
School streets need to be a major initiative in the @mayor.nyc.gov Mamdani Administration. @nyc-dot.bsky.social So my latest blog post has for the very 1st time EVERY Streetfilm on school streets embedded in one place! PLUS: bonus photos. It's a great resource. www.streetfilms.org/featured/sch...
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A Bonanza of School Streets Resources for you to use! — Streetfilms
As you know we are big on wanting school streets in every city, all over the world. We have also done the most ambitious documenting with many popular films that are used worldwide to advocate for the...
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 10/01/2026
Our @saraklind.bsky.social joined the Max Politics podcast to talk about how @mayor.nyc.gov can create a more livable city, starting with School Streets! 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5UUN7RaA3D…
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How Mayor Mamdani Can Create a More Livable City, with Ben Furnas & Sara Lind
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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · 09/01/2026
Ben Max, who refuses to post on BlueSky where his audience is but stays on X where he gets no engagement, has a new podcast out with @bfurnas.bsky.social and @saraklind.bsky.social. Well worth a listen. Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/gotham-gazet... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Have you checked out The Car-Free Carolers rendition of "Zohran, Zohran, Zohran"? (To the tune "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel") @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @nyc.streetsblog.org @openplans.org 🎵🎶🎵🎼 But can he make it happen He cannot fail us now 🎵 We need so many busways He better make us proud 🎶
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 24/11/2025
We are delighted that our co-executive director @saraklind.bsky.social has been named to the transportation committee of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition team!!
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 18/11/2025
"I'm not throwing cold water on any plans, but I just met with the mayor [elect] and we're having really important collegial conversations about his agenda, and so I don't want to disclose anything," the Governor told Streetsblog's Austin Jefferson.
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Gov. Hochul Vague on Free Bus Plans As Her Open Budget Salvo Nears - Streetsblog New York City
Hochul has said she would neither support a plan that would deprive the MTA of a key revenue stream — fares — nor would she raise taxes to make up for the missing swipes.
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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Paseo Park @nyc.streetsblog.org features my video this morning! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/17/m...
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Monday's Headlines: Permanent Paseo Edition - Streetsblog New York City
We journeyed to Jackson Heights to celebrate a milestone in the life of the 34th Avenue open street. Plus other news.
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Clarence Eckerson Jr./Streetfilms @streetfilms.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Time to pass NYC Council Intro 1138 to bring #daylighting to NYC's streets. Join @openplans.org @transalt.org @familiesforsafestreets.org @shahanafrombk.bsky.social @saraklind.bsky.social @jacksonchabot.bsky.social @cmjuliewon.bsky.social Here's our fun promo! TODAY: City Hall Steps at 1:30 pm!
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🚇 Riders Alliance @ridersalliance.org · 22/10/2025
How to incentivize the 34% who drive (and make up 80% of NYC's traffic) to join the 65% who get around car-free? @openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...
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NYC Is Losing the War on Cars
New Yorkers are driving a lot more—plus some links to rev up your Wednesday.
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Every cyclist in the city should be at tonight's 6 pm rally against NYPD's policy of criminalizing minor traffic infractions — because you could be the next victim of police overreach or lethal force. @kevinduggan.bsky.social has a BLOCKBUSTER story: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/05/30/c...
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Cyclist: Cop Pulled a Taser During Summons Chase - Streetsblog New York City
In a dramatic escalation of the NYPD's criminal crackdown on bike riders, a police officer pulled a stun gun while chasing a cyclist for allegedly running a red light on a regular bike.
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 27/05/2025
Congestion relief works – the data proves it. The city’s leaders should stand with working New Yorkers and stand up to Washington. We can’t let out-of-touch politicians roll back the progress we’ve made.
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Sara Lind @saraklind.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
This is a great article that lays out some of the solutions to reducing deaths and serious injuries. Part of the solution: just reducing driving overall. I'm excited to share more soon about the work we're doing at @openplans.org on Low Traffic Neighborhoods and VMT. More to come!
Still other street-calming tools are left on the table, she notes. In London, strategies like low-emission zones and low-traffic neighborhoods, which discourage higher-polluting vehicles and restrict roads to local access, have also succeeded in reducing deaths and injuries among all kinds of road users by simply lowering the number of vehicles. Bus lane improvements can speed up transit vehicles that are now often mired in traffic — as well as lure more riders to choose a safer mode of travel.

“There’s too much driving and it’s increasing,” she added. “With severe injuries, this is all connected.”
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 09/05/2025
"The faster a car is going, the more likely they are to kill or injure someone, but getting the worst of the worst drivers off the road... is a good policy solution.” - @saraklind.bsky.social Read more: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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What’s Behind the Rise in Serious Injuries on New York City’s Streets?
Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers all saw elevated injury rates in the last three years, despite the city’s decade-long commitment to Vision Zero safety reforms.
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abundanceny.bsky.social @abundanceny.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
"Abundance" is all over the headlines lately. But in New York, it's not just a buzzword—it's a movement. 🗽 Here are 7 leaders and organizations powering the Abundance Agenda in our city and state—and how you can get involved. 👇 🧵
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 23/04/2025
Our co-executive director @saraklind.bsky.social talked with Reddit’s Micromobility NYC about outdoor dining and how the program could be improved. "We told them over and over again that what they were doing was going to ruin the program... and it has." Listen more: www.reddit.com/r/Micromobil...
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From the MicromobilityNYC community on Reddit: Another victim of the Council's all-consuming Parking obsession: Outdoor Dining.
Explore this post and more from the MicromobilityNYC community
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 23/04/2025
When I was growing up autistic kids were "hyper" or "had water on the brain" and there was always a raft of "weird kids" who were socially ostracized because they had a hard time people-ing. If you don't think autism existed before it was commonly called "autism," it's because you chose not to see.
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Sara Lind @saraklind.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Opponents of outdoor dining: it’s a giveaway of public space! Also opponents of outdoor dining: give me more free parking on public space!!
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Sara Lind @saraklind.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Sidewalk congestion from sidewalk cafes is real. Here’s a solution: make roadway dining easier and widen sidewalks. Restaurants can flourish and people can walk - that’s much better than parking!
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Gersh Kuntzman @realgershkuntzman.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
For the record, Council Member Chris Banks just said the words that "we all want safety, but parking is more important."
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
One of the most shocking things I have read for a while: t.co/lg46ijHLDF
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22/04/2025
this is basically just a big plan to impoverish the united states
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
He’s weakening our country. He’s weakening our economy. He’s weakening our alliances. He’s weakening the free world. He’s weakening our influence around the world. And Putin keeps smiling every single day.
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Mary Garvey Washington @3riverspa.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
As a person, I agree, an autism registry is a five alarm fire.
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Sara Lind @saraklind.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Bike lanes everywhere for safety!! Now!!
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Andrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Breast cancer diagnoses rose by over 300% between 1973 and 1992. Was there a breast cancer epidemic?! NO. Mammograms were implemented for screening in 1976. PREVALENCE is a function of being able to correctly diagnose something. This is also about autism.
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