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Re-Envisioning the Right of Way

Rachel Weinberger
Liya Rechtman
Emily Weidenhof
Spencer Williams
Robert Freudenberg
Event by: The Regional Plan Association and the Parking Reform Network
Event format
In-person
Event duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Language
English
Re-envisioning the right of way: from the road, to the curb, to the sidewalk. How can we rearrange our streets to encourage walking, biking, and transit ridership? How can we use public realm features for stormwater management and other resiliency interventions? How can we ensure congestion and curb pricing don’t just speed up traffic or make it easier to park but instead give us the space to create efficient, safe, resilient, and social streets? Speakers: Rachel Weinberger (Moderator), VP and Peter W. Herman Chair for Transportation, Regional Plan Association · Liya Rechtman, Policy Director - Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of the New York City Comptroller · Emily Weidenhof, Assistant Commissioner of Public Realm, NYC Department of Transportation · Spencer Williams, Director of Land Use and Topography, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President · Robert Freudenberg, VP, Energy & Environment, Regional Plan Association ​This session is hosted by the Regional Plan Association and the Parking Reform Network and is a part of the Urban Climate Solutions Track at NYC Climate Week 2026. View all events in the track at https://www.urbanclimatesolution.org/.