This October, The Car-Free Central Park Campaign is teaming up with a new grassroots organization, Mobilized Moms, to hold a f

Despite our recent silence, Transportation Alternatives' Car-Free Central Park Campaign has been working hard behind the scenes these last several months to win a car-free park this summer.

We have heard numerous reports of drivers going around barriers at park gates and illegally entering Central Park during car-free hours.

It's been quite a while since we last updated you on the status of the car-free Central Park campaign. Here's what's been happening and the prospects for a completely car-free park this summer.

A big, heartfelt 'thank you' to all who attended yesterday's City Hall rally. You played a key role in making it the success that it was.

Welcome to the 2007 Car-Free Central Park Campaign! It's been a while since we were last in touch, but we have not been idle. The trial closing of portions of the loop road that the city instituted in June has not resulted in the feared traffic gridlock and so it has been extended indefinitely. Now we are gearing up for the reintroduction of the same City Council bill that was introduced last spring, creating a Car-Free Summer 2007 in the park. This time around we hope to have the support not only of a veto-proof majority of the City Council, which we

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that car-free time in Central Park will be increased by one hour in the morning on the park's West Drive, starting Monday, August 6.

In making the announcement, new DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said: "Central Park is busy in the mornings with walkers, joggers and cyclists. I am pleased we will be able to provide additional time for everyone to utilize the park free from vehicles."