Greenway team heads to NYC for Climate Week events

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On the Hudson River Greenway in New York City

In conjunction with Climate Week NYC, the East Coast Greenway Alliance team is gearing up for several impactful events throughout New York City this month. Our goal is to highlight how safe biking and walking infrastructure serves as a crucial tool in combating climate change.

Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano, Deputy Director Niles Barnes, New Jersey & New York Manager Sofia Barandiaran and Mid-Atlantic Manager Daniel Paschall will be participating in a variety of upcoming events, including:

Thursday-Friday, Sept. 19-20, NYC Greenways Summit: The NYC Greenways Summit will illustrate the potential for an equitable greenway network to increase mobility options, reduce emissions and improve climate resilience, introduce new open spaces, promote health and active lifestyles and create new jobs and economic activity. Learn more.

Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano will join a panel at the NYC Greenways Summit, titled “Past, Present and Future of the NYC Greenways Coalition,” on Thursday at 2 PM. A live stream will be available.

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Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano (right) speaks on a panel at the 2024 NYC Greenways Summit

Saturday, Sept. 21, 5-7 PM, Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award Ceremony at HI NYC Ballroom: Honoring longtime New York City bicycle advocate Roger Herz, the first Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award will be presented at the HI NYC Ballroom, the site of the East Coast Greenway founding in 1991. The award will honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to promoting sustainable transportation and active mobility in New York City. Learn more.

Sunday, Sept. 22: 2-4 PM, “A Walking Tour of Starlight Park with East Coast Greenway Alliance and Bronx River Alliance:” Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance and Bronx River Alliance for "A Walking Tour of Starlight Park with East Coast Greenway Alliance and Bronx River Alliance: Greenways, Climate and Development." Participants will receive a FREE tote bag while supplies last. In the tour, we will delve into the connection between greenways, carbon mitigation, environmental justice, green infrastructure and access to nature in an urban environment. Sign up here.

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The latest phase of the Bronx River Greenway, Starlight Park II, was designated part of the East Coast Greenway in 2022.
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