Open Streets
Peter Topalovic
Program Manager, Sustainable Mobility
City of Hamilton
Call 905-546-2424 ext 5129
Email peter.topalovic@hamilton.ca
Juby Lee
Sustainability Mobility Program Coordinator
City of Hamilton
Email juby.lee@hamilton.ca
Thanks for joining us!
On Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm, King Street East (from John St to Gage Ave) was closed to vehicle traffic and opened for residents to walk, cycle, roll up and down the street.
The street was transformed into additional public space with physical activity stations & other activities.
On Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm, King Street East was closed to vehicle traffic and opened for residents to walk, cycle, rollup and down the street. The street was transformed into additional public space with physical activity stations and other activities.
The City of Hamilton would like to thank Environment Hamilton, funders, Business Improvement Associations (BIAs), other local businesses, organizations, supporters and participants in making this event a success.
Background on Open Streets
Open Streets are programs that temporarily open streets to people as additional public space, closing them to cars. These events typically have a family-friendly festival type atmosphere but are not organized as festivals. The first one was conducted in Bogota, Columbia in 1974. The Cyclovia (translated to “Cycle-way”) closed major streets to vehicular traffic on Sundays, and still runs today with 122 km of roadway included in the program. Hamilton has successfully run Open Streets-style events in the past, including on James St. North.
Open Streets is a program of the City of Hamilton, in partnership with Environment Hamilton.
Proudly supported by TD
Supported by the Government of Canada