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Manhattanites To DOT: Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path ‘Without Delay’
"It’s really inappropriate for the DOT to delay," said one member of Manhattan Community Board 6.
October 11, 2024
Photo Op: Tight Squeeze for Cyclists is Perfect Frame for Williamsburg Bridge Shutterbug
A photographer captures the unexpected beauty of the Williamsburg Bridges' less-than-perfect design.
September 30, 2024
The Cross Bay Bridge Pedestrian ‘Ramp of Death’ Has Been Replaced
One bridge down, six to go. But it's a good start.
September 25, 2024
DOT Starts Work to Open Queensboro Roadway to Pedestrians
Work is finally beginning on the Queensborough Bridge's future pedestrian path.
July 30, 2024
Hey, Staten Island Drivers, Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Screws You, Too
If you think drivers benefit from the congestion pricing pause, Gov. Hochul has a bridge to sell you.
June 26, 2024
‘We Are Angry’: Driver Kills Cyclist on Bridge Where DOT Failed to Finish New Bike Lane
A protected bike lane was supposed to open in 2023, but is still unfinished.
May 29, 2024
City Seeks All-Out Ban on Vendors on Every Bridge
The city seeks a "span ban" — thanks to vending overcrowding on the Brooklyn Bridge.
October 6, 2023
MTA’s Bike-Ped Access Study Promises Path on Triborough Bridge (And Maybe The Verrazzano)
The MTA's long-awaited Bike and Pedestrian Access study that will be released on Wednesday morning is promising that the agency is going to rework the Triborough Bridge's pedestrian path to make way for cyclists. And there's hope for the Verrazzano, too.
January 11, 2023
Manhattan Bridge Squeeze: Construction Narrows Tight Bike Paths for Months
The Manhattan Bridge's popular bike path has become a dangerous bottleneck because of construction materials stored there for months — and cyclists are calling on the city to make more room on the span.
November 18, 2022
MTA Wants Proof of Demand to Turn Bridge Lanes into Bike Paths
Um, it’s currently illegal or impossible to bike over existing MTA bridges, so how can cyclists demonstrate demand?
October 27, 2022
