Overview
- DOT says procurement and site selection are starting now, with utility upgrades set for 2026 and first installations planned for 2027.
- Sites will be concentrated where delivery traffic is highest, including most of Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Long Island City, and parts of the South Bronx.
- Access will run through a paid membership managed by the provider and the city, with pricing to be announced as officials pledge to keep costs affordable.
- Each sidewalk cabinet will include fire‑suppression systems, ventilation, temperature control, real‑time battery monitoring, and automatic safety alerts, with compliance to UL standards.
- A separate community Deliverista hub at Broadway and Murray has broken ground and is awaiting FDNY approval for its charging cabinets, with a local launch expected early next year.