JimRockaway
@jimrockaway.bsky.social
Community activist fighting for safer streets, better subway, buses & bike share, LGBTQ+ rights, decrim, medicare for all, & more. Co-founder of 34 Ave Open Streets Coalition.
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#OpenStreets
#buslanes
#bikelanes
#citiesforpeople
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#OpenStreets
#buslanes
#bikelanes
#citiesforpeople
There is no time like the present to show the benefits of #congestionpricing. Best way is more frequency -a good way is to construct bus shelters w/shade & benches. This busy bus stop on Broadway in Qns is unbearably hot w/no shade & vents even hotter air from the subway below.
July 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
There is no time like the present to show the benefits of #congestionpricing. Best way is more frequency -a good way is to construct bus shelters w/shade & benches. This busy bus stop on Broadway in Qns is unbearably hot w/no shade & vents even hotter air from the subway below.
Today on 34 Ave we had our misting & cooling station, kids water area, Lego, ping pong, jump rope & our ESL classes & much more.
We are out Monday thru Friday from 4pm to 8pm.
Sponsored by the 34 Ave Open Streets Coalition.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#coolingstation
@34ave.bsky.social
We are out Monday thru Friday from 4pm to 8pm.
Sponsored by the 34 Ave Open Streets Coalition.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#coolingstation
@34ave.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Today on 34 Ave we had our misting & cooling station, kids water area, Lego, ping pong, jump rope & our ESL classes & much more.
We are out Monday thru Friday from 4pm to 8pm.
Sponsored by the 34 Ave Open Streets Coalition.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#coolingstation
@34ave.bsky.social
We are out Monday thru Friday from 4pm to 8pm.
Sponsored by the 34 Ave Open Streets Coalition.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#coolingstation
@34ave.bsky.social
Happily voted for some real NYers who walk, take the bus & subways & you know: live here! Oh and are actual democrats. Please don’t rank people who haven’t, don’t & are not.
#1 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
#2 @bradlander.bsky.social
#3 Scott Stringer
#4 @zellnor.bsky.social
#5 Michael Blake
#1 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
#2 @bradlander.bsky.social
#3 Scott Stringer
#4 @zellnor.bsky.social
#5 Michael Blake
June 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Happily voted for some real NYers who walk, take the bus & subways & you know: live here! Oh and are actual democrats. Please don’t rank people who haven’t, don’t & are not.
#1 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
#2 @bradlander.bsky.social
#3 Scott Stringer
#4 @zellnor.bsky.social
#5 Michael Blake
#1 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
#2 @bradlander.bsky.social
#3 Scott Stringer
#4 @zellnor.bsky.social
#5 Michael Blake
Great seeing our #1 pick for the next Mayor of NYC in Jackson Heights tonight: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
NYC it’s time to jump to the left. No more quasi-republicans.
Here is rest of our list. (Change from last week)
2. Brad Lander
3. Scott Stringer
4. Zellnor Myrie
5. Michael Blake
NYC it’s time to jump to the left. No more quasi-republicans.
Here is rest of our list. (Change from last week)
2. Brad Lander
3. Scott Stringer
4. Zellnor Myrie
5. Michael Blake
June 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Great seeing our #1 pick for the next Mayor of NYC in Jackson Heights tonight: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
NYC it’s time to jump to the left. No more quasi-republicans.
Here is rest of our list. (Change from last week)
2. Brad Lander
3. Scott Stringer
4. Zellnor Myrie
5. Michael Blake
NYC it’s time to jump to the left. No more quasi-republicans.
Here is rest of our list. (Change from last week)
2. Brad Lander
3. Scott Stringer
4. Zellnor Myrie
5. Michael Blake
Today was a record for our bicycle classes! 22 students learning how to ride &/or learning skills like safe turning, avoiding obstacles & sudden stops.
Sponsored by @34ave.bsky.social Open Streets Coalition.
We teach all ages every Monday from 6pm to 8pm.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikeNYC
Sponsored by @34ave.bsky.social Open Streets Coalition.
We teach all ages every Monday from 6pm to 8pm.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikeNYC
June 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Today was a record for our bicycle classes! 22 students learning how to ride &/or learning skills like safe turning, avoiding obstacles & sudden stops.
Sponsored by @34ave.bsky.social Open Streets Coalition.
We teach all ages every Monday from 6pm to 8pm.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikeNYC
Sponsored by @34ave.bsky.social Open Streets Coalition.
We teach all ages every Monday from 6pm to 8pm.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikeNYC
Another successful Monday Bike Lesson. We had 13 students today! Whether you don’t know how or you want to practice your skills in a safe environment - join us.
Our youngest student has been three years old and our oldest, 77! It’s never too late to learn.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikenyc
Our youngest student has been three years old and our oldest, 77! It’s never too late to learn.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikenyc
May 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Another successful Monday Bike Lesson. We had 13 students today! Whether you don’t know how or you want to practice your skills in a safe environment - join us.
Our youngest student has been three years old and our oldest, 77! It’s never too late to learn.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikenyc
Our youngest student has been three years old and our oldest, 77! It’s never too late to learn.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#bikenyc
When all the schools let out there are kids everywhere along the Avenue -seemingly every age group.
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
May 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
When all the schools let out there are kids everywhere along the Avenue -seemingly every age group.
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
How do you get access to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge?
May 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
How do you get access to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge?
Riding a @citibikenyc.bsky.social from upper east side back to Jax Heights pretty much safe from cars.
Only issue by LaGuardia CC several cars parked unattended in bike lane.
It’s chronic @nyc-dot.bsky.social & @nypdnews.bsky.social - why can’t you keep the bike lane clear? Super dangerous.
Only issue by LaGuardia CC several cars parked unattended in bike lane.
It’s chronic @nyc-dot.bsky.social & @nypdnews.bsky.social - why can’t you keep the bike lane clear? Super dangerous.
May 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Riding a @citibikenyc.bsky.social from upper east side back to Jax Heights pretty much safe from cars.
Only issue by LaGuardia CC several cars parked unattended in bike lane.
It’s chronic @nyc-dot.bsky.social & @nypdnews.bsky.social - why can’t you keep the bike lane clear? Super dangerous.
Only issue by LaGuardia CC several cars parked unattended in bike lane.
It’s chronic @nyc-dot.bsky.social & @nypdnews.bsky.social - why can’t you keep the bike lane clear? Super dangerous.
Friends from very different backgrounds urged me to come to Brooklyn to see their favorite mayoral candidate.
I had a front row seat to an electrifying night. Anyone else getting these crowds. Themes: public transit, housing & taxing the rich.
What’s not to like?
Who are you ranking?
I had a front row seat to an electrifying night. Anyone else getting these crowds. Themes: public transit, housing & taxing the rich.
What’s not to like?
Who are you ranking?
May 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Friends from very different backgrounds urged me to come to Brooklyn to see their favorite mayoral candidate.
I had a front row seat to an electrifying night. Anyone else getting these crowds. Themes: public transit, housing & taxing the rich.
What’s not to like?
Who are you ranking?
I had a front row seat to an electrifying night. Anyone else getting these crowds. Themes: public transit, housing & taxing the rich.
What’s not to like?
Who are you ranking?
. @aoc.bsky.social gets a rock star reception in Jackson Heights! Talking about Trump & DOGE and its impact on our neighborhoods.
May 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
. @aoc.bsky.social gets a rock star reception in Jackson Heights! Talking about Trump & DOGE and its impact on our neighborhoods.
Early mornings on #34AveOpenStreets can’t be beat! Lots of kids and families walking to school safely.
School arrival and dismissal in NYC & around US are the most dangerous times for kids b/c of careless drivers. It doesn’t have to be dangerous. We need more car-free school corridors like 34 Ave.
School arrival and dismissal in NYC & around US are the most dangerous times for kids b/c of careless drivers. It doesn’t have to be dangerous. We need more car-free school corridors like 34 Ave.
May 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Early mornings on #34AveOpenStreets can’t be beat! Lots of kids and families walking to school safely.
School arrival and dismissal in NYC & around US are the most dangerous times for kids b/c of careless drivers. It doesn’t have to be dangerous. We need more car-free school corridors like 34 Ave.
School arrival and dismissal in NYC & around US are the most dangerous times for kids b/c of careless drivers. It doesn’t have to be dangerous. We need more car-free school corridors like 34 Ave.
The warm weather yields brand new bike riders on 34 Ave Open Streets every day! He came to one of our classes but it was his big sister’s dogged persistence & cheer leading that did it!
Bicycling gives kids a taste of independence & a sense of accomplishment. Great to see!
#OpenStreets rule!
Bicycling gives kids a taste of independence & a sense of accomplishment. Great to see!
#OpenStreets rule!
April 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The warm weather yields brand new bike riders on 34 Ave Open Streets every day! He came to one of our classes but it was his big sister’s dogged persistence & cheer leading that did it!
Bicycling gives kids a taste of independence & a sense of accomplishment. Great to see!
#OpenStreets rule!
Bicycling gives kids a taste of independence & a sense of accomplishment. Great to see!
#OpenStreets rule!
I love that when we get to our Open Street there are always kids already waiting to challenge each to chess or checkers.
These kids started playing before we even finished setting up the rest of the tables!
Open Streets are a great way for all us to put down our phones and socialize IRL!
These kids started playing before we even finished setting up the rest of the tables!
Open Streets are a great way for all us to put down our phones and socialize IRL!
April 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I love that when we get to our Open Street there are always kids already waiting to challenge each to chess or checkers.
These kids started playing before we even finished setting up the rest of the tables!
Open Streets are a great way for all us to put down our phones and socialize IRL!
These kids started playing before we even finished setting up the rest of the tables!
Open Streets are a great way for all us to put down our phones and socialize IRL!
34 Ave snapshot:
2019:
CARS, CARS CARS
2020 through present:
An open street: On left side a couple walk holding hands while one guides their bicycle w/their free hand. On the right side over a dozen teenagers are talking, others are tossing a ball & still others are sitting on the median.
2019:
CARS, CARS CARS
2020 through present:
An open street: On left side a couple walk holding hands while one guides their bicycle w/their free hand. On the right side over a dozen teenagers are talking, others are tossing a ball & still others are sitting on the median.
April 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
34 Ave snapshot:
2019:
CARS, CARS CARS
2020 through present:
An open street: On left side a couple walk holding hands while one guides their bicycle w/their free hand. On the right side over a dozen teenagers are talking, others are tossing a ball & still others are sitting on the median.
2019:
CARS, CARS CARS
2020 through present:
An open street: On left side a couple walk holding hands while one guides their bicycle w/their free hand. On the right side over a dozen teenagers are talking, others are tossing a ball & still others are sitting on the median.
Today I was walking along @34ave.bsky.social & saw so many families leisurely riding w/young children along the Avenue. I grew up riding as a family in NYC before SUVs & careless drivers took over so it’s nice to see that it’s possible in a NYC neighborhood again. We need more #OpenStreets!
April 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Today I was walking along @34ave.bsky.social & saw so many families leisurely riding w/young children along the Avenue. I grew up riding as a family in NYC before SUVs & careless drivers took over so it’s nice to see that it’s possible in a NYC neighborhood again. We need more #OpenStreets!
Please sign to help our friends in Astoria get a safe 31 St. Those of us who frequent Astoria for their restaurants & cool mom& pop’s don’t want to get hurt doing so.
As pedestrians & bicyclists we need it to be safer& @nyc-dot.bsky.social has a plan ready to go.
www.change.org/p/bring-safe...
As pedestrians & bicyclists we need it to be safer& @nyc-dot.bsky.social has a plan ready to go.
www.change.org/p/bring-safe...
April 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Please sign to help our friends in Astoria get a safe 31 St. Those of us who frequent Astoria for their restaurants & cool mom& pop’s don’t want to get hurt doing so.
As pedestrians & bicyclists we need it to be safer& @nyc-dot.bsky.social has a plan ready to go.
www.change.org/p/bring-safe...
As pedestrians & bicyclists we need it to be safer& @nyc-dot.bsky.social has a plan ready to go.
www.change.org/p/bring-safe...
At People’s Ribbon Cutting of the pedestrian path for the Queenboro Bridge. One shared bath for peds, bicyclists & runners is dangerous for everyone. We need the promised south outer roadway opened for pedestrians to link up Queens & Manhattan safely for all users.
April 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
At People’s Ribbon Cutting of the pedestrian path for the Queenboro Bridge. One shared bath for peds, bicyclists & runners is dangerous for everyone. We need the promised south outer roadway opened for pedestrians to link up Queens & Manhattan safely for all users.
Up and down 34 Ave moms and dads seemed to be out in force this weekend teaching their kids to ride! We will have more kids than ever joining us on our Open Streets family bike rides!! Can’t wait!
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Up and down 34 Ave moms and dads seemed to be out in force this weekend teaching their kids to ride! We will have more kids than ever joining us on our Open Streets family bike rides!! Can’t wait!
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
Shout out to @nyctbus.bsky.social & @nyc-dot.bsky.social on the #Q66. Between better stop spacing & incredible Northern Blvd bus lane ride is much quicker whether you are going to Corona or Flushing or coming from LIC/Astoria to Jax Heights -again it’s significantly faster.
We need more bus lanes!
We need more bus lanes!
March 30, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Shout out to @nyctbus.bsky.social & @nyc-dot.bsky.social on the #Q66. Between better stop spacing & incredible Northern Blvd bus lane ride is much quicker whether you are going to Corona or Flushing or coming from LIC/Astoria to Jax Heights -again it’s significantly faster.
We need more bus lanes!
We need more bus lanes!
Love this local mom’s instagram story about her son:
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
March 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Love this local mom’s instagram story about her son:
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
Finally in Qns: great bike lanes -safe & roomy: Queens Blvd, 31st Ave, Northern Blvd & Skillman etc. @nyc-dot.bsky.social did an excellent job HOWEVER we need PROTECTED connections between our PROTECTED bike lanes.
DOT PLEASE MAKE THE CONNECTIONS A PRIORITY.
DOT PLEASE MAKE THE CONNECTIONS A PRIORITY.
March 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Finally in Qns: great bike lanes -safe & roomy: Queens Blvd, 31st Ave, Northern Blvd & Skillman etc. @nyc-dot.bsky.social did an excellent job HOWEVER we need PROTECTED connections between our PROTECTED bike lanes.
DOT PLEASE MAKE THE CONNECTIONS A PRIORITY.
DOT PLEASE MAKE THE CONNECTIONS A PRIORITY.
I was at @laguardiacc.bsky.social & all around it still feels like a dangerous car cesspool. Cars really taking turns too quickly. @nyc-dot.bsky.social has to step up their efforts &calm traffic for the 16,000+ students that go to LaGuardia.
All schools pre-K thru college need a traffic buffer.
All schools pre-K thru college need a traffic buffer.
March 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I was at @laguardiacc.bsky.social & all around it still feels like a dangerous car cesspool. Cars really taking turns too quickly. @nyc-dot.bsky.social has to step up their efforts &calm traffic for the 16,000+ students that go to LaGuardia.
All schools pre-K thru college need a traffic buffer.
All schools pre-K thru college need a traffic buffer.
In US: only on our #OpenStreets. This is 34 Ave in Jackson Heights NYC: 26 blocks/1.3 miles long &closed to thru traffic from 7am to 8pm 365 days/yr & dotted w/completely car-free plazas every four blocks.
7,000 kids safely walk to schools found on & around the Avenue.
#34AveOpensStreets
7,000 kids safely walk to schools found on & around the Avenue.
#34AveOpensStreets
March 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In US: only on our #OpenStreets. This is 34 Ave in Jackson Heights NYC: 26 blocks/1.3 miles long &closed to thru traffic from 7am to 8pm 365 days/yr & dotted w/completely car-free plazas every four blocks.
7,000 kids safely walk to schools found on & around the Avenue.
#34AveOpensStreets
7,000 kids safely walk to schools found on & around the Avenue.
#34AveOpensStreets
Exactly. Do you want a safe environment for your kids?
#OpenStreets lets kids be kids and safely exercise their independence by walking &/or biking to and from school without the danger, pollution and noise that cars cause.
#OpenStreets lets kids be kids and safely exercise their independence by walking &/or biking to and from school without the danger, pollution and noise that cars cause.
March 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Exactly. Do you want a safe environment for your kids?
#OpenStreets lets kids be kids and safely exercise their independence by walking &/or biking to and from school without the danger, pollution and noise that cars cause.
#OpenStreets lets kids be kids and safely exercise their independence by walking &/or biking to and from school without the danger, pollution and noise that cars cause.