Skip to content

Friday Video: Wider Bike Lanes on Second Avenue

The Department of Transportation has made some excellent improvements on the long-dangerous roadway. Check them out.
Friday Video: Wider Bike Lanes on Second Avenue

And Second shall be first.

The Department of Transportation has made some excellent improvements to Second Avenue in the Village, as seen in Clarence Eckerson’s latest Streetfilm below:

And if that’s not enough goodness, Eckerson also did a video from further uptown on Second Avenue that shows the benefits of proper daylighting and left-turn control:

That Clarence Eckerson. He’s a legend.

Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.

More from Streetsblog New York City

NYPD Commissioner Tisch Declined To Punish Cops Who Used Force So Other Cops Could Park Illegally

September 16, 2026

A Chat With John Surico About His New QueensWay Gig

September 16, 2026

Opinion: NYC’s Curbside Bus Stops Treat Passengers Like Dirt

September 16, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines: The Streetsblog Effect

September 16, 2026

UPDATE: Mayor Mamdani Offers Bold ‘Vision Zero Reimagined’ But Details Are Few (And NYPD Reveals Its Priority: Bikes)

September 15, 2026
See all posts