Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bridges

The Queensboro Bridge, packed with essential workers just trying to get to and from work. File photo: Melodie Bryant

OPINION: The Next Steps on the Queensboro Bridge

By Juan Restrepo and Laura Shepard | Apr 8, 2021 | No Comments

Two leaders of the campaign for bike and pedestrian equity on our bridges outline a program to enhance access for all.

The new rendering for the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane. Photo: DOT

Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Won’t Be Built Until September at the Earliest

By Dave Colon | Apr 7, 2021 | No Comments

It's a summer bummer.

Riders on First Avenue. Video: Clarence Eckerson

CYCLISTS AGONISTES: New Video Shows that First Avenue Also Needs Wider Bike Lanes

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 31, 2021 | No Comments

To paraphrase "Jaws," we're going to need a bigger bike lane.

Hundreds of people walked the Queensboro Bridge south outer roadway last year, which doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

MONEY TALKS: City is Moving Ahead on Queensboro Bridge Ped Path — But Also Left Two Lawmakers Miffed

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 11, 2021 | No Comments

The mayor took credit for the project — but he's still hitting up Jimmy Van Bramer and Ben Kallos for the cash.

The Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, as seen from Bay Ridge.

OPINION: MTA’s Failure on the Verrazzano Bridge Reveals its Pro-Car Bias

By Daelin Fischman | Mar 3, 2021 | No Comments

Harbor Ring Committee Co-Chairman Daelin Fischman sees clear evidence that the agency just doesn't care.

One rendering of the proposed Brooklyn Bridge bike lane shows an arrow pointing into our glorious future (though the lane would likely be a narrow two-way route). Photo: Mayor's Office

Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Moving Along ‘Nicely’ Says DOT — But Is It?

By Dave Colon | Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Just like everyone reporting to spring training this month, the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane planning process is in the best shape of its life. But when is Opening Day?

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