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Activists Walk the Queensboro Bridge to Demand More Space for Pedestrians, But Lane Reverts to Cars Anyway

Safety issues were supposed to be rectified by the Department of Transportation until Mayor Adams stepped in.

April 12, 2025

Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path

It's beyond time to open the Queensboro Bridge's pedestrian path, pols say. People will "take" the bridge on Saturday morning.

April 9, 2025

Mayor Adams Abruptly Calls Off Planned Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Opening

The Queensboro Bridge's long-awaited pedestrian path was in the works to open this weekend — until Mayor Adams intervened.

March 14, 2025

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

#StuckAtDOT: Queensboro Pedestrian Path Delayed Again — This Time Until Winter

DOT keeps choosing cars over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

September 19, 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

DOT Proposes Protected Bike Lane To Fill Crucial Gap In Queens

The westernmost segment of Queens Boulevard will finally get protected bike lanes, Department of Transportation officials said.

May 14, 2024

First Look: The DOT Finally Has Plans For Its Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path

"We welcome the anticipated late summer 2024 opening of the walkway, but we remain concerned about date slippage," said one Council member.

April 8, 2024

Cyclists Keep Crashing On the Narrow Queensboro Bridge Path: Data

New data indicate that most crashes happen because it's so narrow.

March 8, 2024

… And the Biggest Failures and Disappointments of 2023

Let's be real, 2023 was not a good year for livable streets.

December 28, 2023