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On Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 12-6PM, come find your stride on Howell Mill Road. It’ll be an afternoon of food and fun.
For a single afternoon, Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street will be closed to cars between Trabert Avenue and Northside Drive, including a stretch of 17th Street.
Westside Stride will open these 1.5 miles of roads for the community’s enjoyment. Picture a giant block party in the Upper Westside!
Open Streets
Open Streets Macon: Houston Avenue
Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space!
Join Bike Walk Macon for a special spring Open Streets Macon on Sunday, March 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM! The streets of Macon will leap to life as Houston Avenue (Villa Crest Ave. to Lynmore Ave.) becomes a paved park. The street will be closed to motorized traffic for Maconites to enjoy their city streets as public space. There is no registration, and Open Streets Macon is FREE and open to the public.
Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets Macon is a car-free celebration of public space; bringing people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together to walk, skate, bike, play, and re-imagine how we use our public streets.
WHAT IS OPEN STREETS?
Open Streets programs, also known as Ciclovias, are a movement to activate people, strengthen businesses, and inspire public spaces by temporarily closing streets to cars. This is a free, regularly occurring program that offers Macon the opportunity to experience city streets in a whole new way, taking an active role in this global movement.
WHEN?
Sunday, March 12th from 1 PM to 4 PM
WHERE?
Houston Avenue (Villa Crest Ave. to Lynmore Ave.)
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
1. Organize an activity on the day – we are seeking business and community partners to provide programmings such as yoga, dance, basketball, and kid- and senior-friendly activities along the route. Sign up at www.openstreetsmacon.com/activitypartners/.
2. Join the volunteer team – In order to make this a safe and enjoyable event for all, we need dozens of dedicated volunteers to help bring the streets of Macon to life! Sign up to volunteer at www.openstreetsmacon.com/volunteer.
Read more about the initiative and how to get involved at www.openstreetsmacon.com.
Roswell Moves! An Open Streets Event
Bike Roswell! and the City of Roswell bring “open streets” back to Canton Street on Sunday April 24th with Roswell Moves! Canton Street in historic downtown Roswell will be used for complimentary fun, games, and demonstrations to promote healthy lifestyles.
This innovative experience encourages people to explore the community by walking, pedaling, rolling, and even playing. A majority of the activities are free. Attendees are encouraged to experience and savor the offerings provided by local merchants in the Historic Roswell corridor as well.
Open Streets Macon: Napier Avenue Bike Parade
Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as a public space!
Kick-off our 2nd 2021 Open Streets Macon with a Bike Parade! All ages and skill levels are welcome! From 2-2:45pm, meet at the Mercer HUB located at Johnson Ave. to decorate your bike and fancy it up for the bike parade that will start at 2:45pm.
Bike Walk Macon Open Streets Community Cookout and Conversation – Boulevard
Open Streets Macon is coming to Napier Ave. Sunday, Oct. 24 from 2-6 p.m. Are you eager to participate or just want to learn more about this initiative? Please join us for a community cookout and conversation as we share how to get involved with the exciting program. More information.
Open Streets Macon: Second Street
Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space! Organized by Bike Walk Macon, Open Streets Macon is a car-free celebration of public space; bringing people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together to walk, skate, bike, play, and re-imagine how we use our public streets. More information.
Open Streets Macon: Monroe/Tattnall Street
Bring your friends and family, and share in the experience of enjoying our city streets as public space!
Open Streets Macon 2nd Neighborhood Activation is Sunday, October 18th from 2 pm to 6 pm with a new route! The streets of Macon will leap to life as Monroe/Tattnall Street becomes a paved park. The street will be closed to motorized traffic (except for intersections where cars will be free to cross). There is no registration, and Open Streets Macon is FREE and open to the public. More information.