New Plaza Space, Shared Street on Post Avenue in Inwood

Rendering of the redesign of Post Avenue, between West 207th Street and 10th Avenue, in Inwood

Redesign of northernmost block of Post Avenue includes new plaza space, ‘Shared Street’ to calm traffic

New pedestrian space installed at intersections to reduce crossing times and enhance safety

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined elected officials to celebrate the completion of a new plaza space and pedestrian safety enhancements on Post Avenue, between West 207th Street and 10th Avenue in Inwood. By converting the block of Post Avenue into a one-way street, NYC DOT was able to dramatically expand the pedestrian space to create a new plaza and calm traffic on the block with the installation of a “Shared Street” with a 5 MPH speed limit.

“Street by street and plaza by plaza, this administration is making real inroads on delivering quality green space and pedestrian safety enhancements right outside of New Yorker’s front doors,” said Deputy Mayor of Operations Meera Joshi. “Many thanks to the Department of Transportation for delivering this project, supporting Inwood residents to take advantage of outdoor space for connection and relaxation and feel safer on their streets.”

“Every New Yorkers deserves safe streets and welcoming spaces where they can meet with family and friends or enjoy public events that help build community with their neighbors,” said New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “This great project dramatically expands space for pedestrians and calms traffic at three nearby intersections. We thank Mayor Adams for his support in expanding the installation of these spaces across the city and for the Inwood Merch ant Association for their partnership at this location.”

The project was completed as part of NYC DOT’s record-setting 2023, where it installed more than 580,000 square feet of new pedestrian space—more than any prior year on record. Through the installation of curb extensions at two adjacent intersections of 10th Avenue, NYC DOT has dramatically shortened the time it takes to cross three intersections in the area, enhancing pedestrian safety and calming turning vehicles. Through the new plaza space and sidewalk extensions, NYC DOT added more than 9,400 square feet of new pedestrian space to the area.

NYC DOT conducted years of outreach ahead of the project installation, beginning in 2018 with preliminary meetings with community groups. The Inwood Merchant Association will serve as NYC DOT’s public space partner at this location and will be responsible for maintenance, including litter removal, snow clearance, furniture maintenance, programming, events, and horticultural care.