Transportation Alternatives, the advocacy organization perhaps most responsible for the opening of New York streets to pedestrians and bicycles, is holding a series of meetings next week to let the public, and community organizations, learn more about the Play Streets program, which is part of the city’s PlaNYC initiative for a healthier New York. The program allows communities to apply for car-free periods on a local street, providing children with safe space to play. Play Streets has been endorsed by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign. There are meetings scheduled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, beginning Monday:

1. Manhattan Play Streets Information Meeting
Monday, September 17, 2012 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm
ICAHN Building
1425 Madison Ave (corner of 98th and Madison)
2nd floor, room L2-82

2. Brooklyn Play Streets Information Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 – 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library–Pacific Branch
25 Fourth Ave. (Corner of 4th Ave and Pacific)
Brooklyn, NY. 11217
Second floor meeting room

3. Queens Play Streets Information Meeting
Thursday, September 20, 2012 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Queens Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11432

4. Bronx Play Streets Information Meeting
September 24, 2012 – 4:00pm – 6:00PM
Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456