Nearly 400 leaders in transportation and urban planning joined the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) for the 2nd annual Equity in Motion Summit on April 25, 2025 at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City.
Participants exchanged best practices, gained new resources, and established lasting partnerships to advance equity in internal operations, planning, and service delivery. The convening was invite-only and free of cost.
Time: 10:45am to 12:00pm
Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms
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Time: 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms
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Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms
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The day before the summit, attendees were invited to participate in StreetTalks. These specially curated tours explored NYC DOT's transformative and innovative projects around the city. A variety of tours ranged in topic throughout the day and were guided by NYC DOT practitioners.
Attendees were also invited to take part in NYC DOT's annual Car-Free Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This annual event features car-free streets, performances, workshops, and fitness classes across all five boroughs. The event was open to the public and offered free programming to promote environmental protection, climate change education, and sustainable transportation.
Throughout the Summit attendees explored immersive exhibitions and interactive agency activations that showcased inclusive design, public space innovation, and community-centered transportation initiatives.
NYC DOT Art
New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV)
NYC DOT Safety Education & Outreach
CUNY STEM Institute
HNTB
Race Forward
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
