Central Park Conservancy
The Real Problem in Central Park Isn’t Speed — It’s Scarcity
New York City has chronically underinvested in cycling infrastructure compared to its global peers.
Central Park Changes Have Eased Crossings for Pedestrians, New Data Shows
Pedestrians are waiting less time to cross the bustling six-mile loop after the city shortened crossing distances and replaced "stop" lights with yellow "yield" signals.
Memo to Mamdani: Rescind Central Park’s New 15-MPH Bike Speed Limit
The lower speed limit misapplies state law and sets a troubling precedent for cycling in New York City.
West Siders: Better Bike Lanes, Not Bans, Will Make Central Park Safer
Central Park needs protected bike lanes at its perimeter and on its transverses to keep non-recreational users out.
OPINION: I Led the Campaign To Get Cars Out Of Central Park, But I Strongly Oppose an E-Bike Ban
People now calling for a ban on e-bikes seem to forget what the park was like before cars were banned. It was way worse.
READY, AIM, ‘MISFIRE’: NYPD’s Bike Speed-Limit Effort Only Adds Confusion in Central Park
Two slowly ambling pedestrians were clocked at 19 miles per hour. So what's the point of this, exactly?
Friday’s Headlines: In the Swim Edition
Good luck parking your bike at Harlem's brand new state of the art pool in Central Park. Plus other news.
New $160M Davis Center Has No Bike Access For Harlem Riders
The Davis Center debacle is one of a string of anti-bike actions by the Parks Department since the spring season began, even as cycling grows each year.
Central Park Study Calls for Bike Lanes on the Transverses
"It would play a huge role in taking pressure off the park itself if you can accommodate people who just need to go across," said one activist.
Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School
With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.
