In November and December, there are numerous days designated as Gridlock Alert Days. On these days, people are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit whenever possible, and driving in Midtown is expected to take twice as long as it does on a typical day of the week. The following days in November and December are Gridlock Alert Days: Friday, November 22; Wednesday, November 27; Friday, December 6; Wednesday, December 11; Thursday, December 12; Friday, December 13; Wednesday, December 18; Thursday, December 19; and Friday, December 20. Please visitĀ nyc.gov/gridlockalert to learn more. (last updated November 14, 2019)