A seasonal initiative by New York City’s Department of Transportation, Trick-or-Streets transforms streets, plazas, and public spaces into car-free pedestrian zones each October. The program aims to create safer, festive environments for families and trick-or-treaters by temporarily closing roads to vehicle traffic. By reclaiming urban areas for foot traffic, the effort encourages community engagement while reducing congestion during Halloween. Residents and visitors alike can explore designated areas without the usual hazards of street traffic.
Trick-or-Streets is a program organized by the Department of Transportation of New York City (DOT). During October, it turns open streets, plazas, and other public spaces into pedestrian zones ...
