The city has studied the conditions on 31st Street extensively over the past 5 years, and have finally announced a plan that will fix many of these problems - but now, a small group of private business owners are fighting AGAINST these life-saving improvements, stoking irrational fears based on misinformation and sometimes outright falsehoods. And now, the future of the project seems unclear: even though the arguments against this street safety project are largely irrational, they’ve succeeded in making enough noise that the city may reverse course and allow 31st Street to remain unsafe for everyone, in order to appease a few businesses owners who would rather place their own convenience first.

Sign the petition in support of a safe 31st Street and tell the DOT: street design decisions must be based on empirical evidence and safety, and Astoria residents want this safety redesign to proceed unimpeded! 

Start spreading the news: the 31st Ave Open Street is back for its sixth season on Saturday April 26th!

We’ve got some of our favorite local restaurants participating in the event this year. Starting March 3rd, five select restaurants along 31st Ave—some of our personal faves, in fact!—have rolled out special menus and deals.

Another outstanding Open Streets year is in the books. We couldn't have asked for a better fourth season on 31st Ave and can't wait for our next one come springtime.

2023 season recap from 31st Ave Open Street.