StreetsPAC is a political action committee dedicated to improving the safety, mobility and livability of one of New York City’s greatest assets: its streets. Our sidewalks, roadways and plazas account for the majority of all public space in the five boroughs, and are a precious resource to be shared and enjoyed by all. 

We took the political world by storm in New York City's 2013 municipal elections, endorsing 21 candidates in the September primary, 16 of whom were victorious, and an additional six in the general election, five of whom also won. On the ground, we registered and turned out voters, and built grassroots support for Mayor Bill de Blasio's Vision Zero program to eliminate traffic deaths. During the 2017 city election cycle, 16 of the 23 candidates we endorsed won their races.

More recently, in the 2018 general election, our endorsees were a perfect 10 for 10 in races for the New York State Senate and Assembly, and in 2020, all 21 of the candidates we endorsed in the general election won their races, including five new members of the Legislature whom we backed in highly competitive primary races.

Founded by a team of the city’s most committed advocates, StreetsPAC backs candidates who support redesigning city streets to prioritize safety; increased and improved transit access for all New Yorkers; parking and toll reform; more thorough crash investigations; and better, more equitable enforcement of traffic laws, especially through increased deployment of automated speed and red-light cameras.

Please donate today to help us continue this critical work in 2021 and beyond!

StreetsPAC is registered with the New York State Board of Elections and the New York City Campaign Finance Board. 

Recent News

• One More Time for the People in the Back: Safer Streets and Better Transit Aren't Just Good Policy, They're Good Politics!

  Posted by Eric McClure · June 25, 2026 3:57 PM

  Primary Election Results

  When the early returns on Tuesday's primary election started coming in shortly after the polls closed, we posted to our Bluesky account that it was shaping up as a big night for Zohran Mamdani and NYC-DSA. That was accurate, as candidates endorsed by New York City's Mayor won every one of their races, and Democratic Socialist candidates nearly did the same. But it was also not quite the full story.

  That's because as returns rolled in, the candidates we endorsed also had an outstanding night. While we didn't win every race, 20 of our 28 endorsees won their elections outright on Tuesday, and two others are leading in contests that remain too close to call, but look very promising. Streetsblog NYC has a great rundown here.

  It's further validation of a point we've been making for a long time: safer streets and better public transit aren't just good policy – they're good politics. Time and again, candidates who embrace progressive transportation policies, rather than run away from them, are coming out on top. You have to look no further than the aforementioned Mayor Mamdani for evidence of that.

  

  Three of our endorsees in New York City-based Assembly races – David Orkin, Christian Celeste Tate, and Eon Huntley – defeated incumbents with mixed records, at best, on transportation issues. And in Syracuse, Maurice Brown holds a narrow lead in his primary against William Magnarelli, whose tenure as Assembly Transportation Chair has been less than stellar. Streetsblog Empire State has more on that race here.

  While on the topic of upstate contests, we made endorsements in six races besides Mr. Brown's. Three of those endorsees won, and two of them, Jon Lipe in Oneida County and Adam Bojak in Buffalo, are almost certain to win in November. The same is true for Mo Brown if his lead holds up once all ballots are counted.

  Even in some of the races in which our endorsees came up short, notably Queens's 12th State Senate District and Manhattan's 66th Assembly District, the winning candidates impressed us and are sure to embrace progressive positions on street safety and transit when they take office.

  We want to offer or congratulations and gratitude to all of our endorsees, and our deep appreciation to every one of the dozens of candidates who put in the time and effort to participate in our endorsement process. We will continue our work over the summer, and expect to make a number of additional endorsements ahead of the general election. Stay tuned! 

  Andrew Gounardes Birthday Fundraiser

  Speaking of elected officials who embrace progressive transportation policies, there's nobody in Albany who's stepped up on that front more than State Senator Andrew Gounardes. That's why we've signed on as co-hosts for his birthday fundraiser on Wednesday, July 1st, in DUMBO.

  Andrew's been an unequivocal champion for all things street safety since he was elected in 2018, and most recently, his Stop Super Speeders bill passed in the budget during the recently concluded legislative session. Please join us to celebrate his accomplishments and leadership. RSVP here.

  

• StreetsPAC's 2026 New York State Primary Election Voter Guide

  Posted by Eric McClure · June 22, 2026 2:13 PM

  There's a primary election today across New York State, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you haven't already cast your ballot by mail or during early voting, today's your last chance to vote!

  Our voting guide, presented in full below, features our endorsements of 27 candidates running for State Senate and Assembly throughout New York State, plus one more for New York City Council.

  Our 2026 primary endorsees for the legislature include six incumbents; nine candidates running against, or for the right to face, a sitting incumbent; and a dozen candidates vying for open seats. We've endorsed candidates in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, as well as in a number of districts beyond New York City, from Yonkers to Buffalo.

  We're especially excited about the many terrific candidates we've encountered from outside New York City. We began making an effort to look at races across the state two years ago, and the number of candidate questionnaire responses we received from beyond the city has more than quadrupled this year. Our interest in looking to districts in upstate New York and on Long Island is two-fold. First, many of New York City's most important street-safety and transportation measures, including speed and red-light camera programs and transit funding, require state legislative approval; and secondly, cities, towns and villages across the state stand to benefit from complete-streets initiatives, reduced speed limits, and development of multi-use paths, among other policies.

  There's also a New York City election, for Manhattan's 3rd City Council District, in which Carl Wilson, who won a special election with our endorsement in April, has to run again in the Democratic primary thanks to the quirks of election law.

  If you live in New York City, you can check your registration status, confirm where to vote, and find other important election-related information at vote.nyc. If you live outside New York City, you can find similar info at elections.ny.gov.

  If you only need to double-check your poll site, you can do that at findmypollsite.vote.nyc if you vote in New York City, and at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov if you vote elsewhere in New York State.

  We're truly energized about this year's crop of candidates, both in the depth of their commitment to the issues for which StreetsPAC advocates and in the scope of the districts they seek to represent, and we urge you to join us in supporting them. Turnout is expected to be limited, so your vote can make a real difference. Read on below to learn more about each of our endorsees, including important aspects of their visions for street safety and transportation. Candidates are listed below by legislative body (Senate first, then Assembly, then New York City Council), and in ascending order by district number. You can jump to different sections using the links below, and if you have time to volunteer tomorrow, we've included links for most of our endorsees that will take you directly to information about helping out with their campaigns.

  Jump to: State Senate | State Assembly | Council District 3

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• StreetsPAC's 2026 New York State Primary Voter Guide

  Posted by Eric McClure · June 12, 2026 4:35 PM

  Early voting for New York State's June 23 primary election gets underway tomorrow, and we're excited to bring you our voting guide, featuring our endorsements of 27 candidates running for New York State's Legislature, five for State Senate and 22 for the Assembly – plus one more for New York City Council.

  Our 2026 state endorsees include six incumbents; nine candidates running against, or for the right to face, a sitting incumbent; and a dozen candidates vying for open seats. We've endorsed candidates running in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and as in 2024, a number of districts outside New York City, spanning Yonkers to Buffalo.

  We're especially happy about the many terrific candidates we've encountered from well beyond the five boroughs. We began making an effort to look at races across New York State in 2024, and the number of candidate questionnaire responses we received from outside the city has more than quadrupled this year. Our interest in looking to districts on Long Island and in upstate New York is two-fold. First, many of New York City's most important street-safety and transportation measures, including speed and red-light camera programs and transit funding, require state legislative approval; and secondly, cities, towns and villages across the state stand to benefit from complete-streets initiatives, reduced speed limits, and development of multi-use paths, among other policies.

  There's also the one New York City election, for Manhattan's 3rd City Council District, where our co-endorsee in April's special election, Carl Wilson, who won that race, has to run again in the Democratic primary thanks to the quirks of election law.

  In-person early voting for the primary begins Saturday, June 13, which is also the deadline to register if you are not already a registered voter. If you live within New York City, you can check your registration status, confirm your early-voting and election-day polling locations, and find other important election-related information at vote.nyc. If you live outside the city, you can find similar information at elections.ny.gov. We've included links to Ballotpedia entries, which include maps, or links to similar information, for each of the districts in which we're endorsing, listed in the individual endorsement statements that follow below.

  Early voting will continue every day through Sunday, June 21, with varying hours, in advance of the primary on Tuesday, June 23, when polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can confirm your early-voting and Primary Day voting sites, which may be different, and check early-voting hours at findmypollsite.vote.nyc if you vote in New York City, and at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov if you vote elsewhere in New York State.

  We're truly energized about this year's crop of candidates, both in the depth of their commitment to the issues for which StreetsPAC advocates and in the scope of the districts they seek to represent, and we urge you to join us in supporting them. Read on below to learn more about each of our endorsees, including important aspects of their visions for street safety and transportation. Candidates are listed below by legislative body (Senate first, then Assembly, then New York City Council), and in ascending order by district number. You can jump to different sections using the links below, and for each of our endorsees, we've included a link that will take you directly to information about volunteering with their campaigns, if available.

  Jump to: State Senate | State Assembly | Council District 3

  Read more