March 08, 2006
“Less Traffic, More Life,” A Visiting Scholar Seminar with Enrique Peñalosa
On March 22, 2006, the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management at New York University (NYU) Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Transportation Alternatives and The New York City Streets Renaissance Campaign will be hosting a visiting scholar seminar with Enrique Peñalosa, renowned urban planner, economist and former Mayor of Bogotà, Colombia. Peñalosa will discuss why he chose to improve the streets to make wonderful spaces for pedestrians and bicyclists. He will explain how these changes led to less traffic and more productivity and human happiness. The event is from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, and will take place at NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, Rosenthal Pavillion, 10th Floor. Admission is free and RSVPs are requested by March 20th to: events@transalt.org or 212-629-8080.