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Brooklyn’s Waterfront Greenways Are For Transportation, Too: Report

Thousands of cyclists rely on the Brooklyn waterfront greenway to commute to work each day, according to a new study.

October 23, 2024

Cycle of Pain: Ocean Pkwy Still A Mess for Bikers — And No Fix is Planned

Ocean Parkway still has a long way to go back to its 19th century glory days.

September 25, 2024

Dead Trees Highlight Multiple City Failures on Sunset Park Greenway

Twenty-four trees were planted along Sunset Park’s greenway in 2022. Eighteen are now dead. And therein lies a story.

September 4, 2024

Guide Provides Blueprint To Get More Greenways in New York State

The Empire State has 2,000 miles of greenway trails — but nearly 1,500 more that could be built. With the right help.

January 16, 2024

Too Green: City Neglects Overgrown Bike Paths

There’s too much green on these greenways. 

August 17, 2023

Underfunded Parks Dept. Should Offload Greenway Maintenance to DOT, Advocates Say

As the city begins to grow its greenway system, advocates are pushing City Hall to get the right agencies in charge of the right aspects of the current and future network.

July 10, 2023

The Addabbo Bridge Protected Bike Lane Is Almost Here (Seriously)

The Addabbo Bridge's famous murder strip unprotected bike lane is finally going to be a thing of the past when the DOT finally, finally puts a barrier-protected bike lane on the bridge this summer.

June 22, 2023