Cars = More Parking = More Cars
Our cities have been built around moving cars, not people — and New York is no exception.
From mandatory parking minimums to the 3 million free parking spots, New York City is home to countless policy and infrastructure decisions that create the perfect conditions to encourage car ownership, increase demand for parking, and build car dependency.
It’s a vicious cycle known as “induced demand” — the phenomenon of increased supply causing increased desire.
There is a better way.
With NYC 25x25, we can repurpose space for cars and give New Yorkers sustainable, efficient, and reliable ways to get around our streets. Every New Yorker can and should live within a quarter-mile of protected bike and bus lanes, car-free open space, and so much more. By providing alternatives, we decrease demand for car ownership, and decrease the space needed for cars on our streets.
