Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Queensboro Bridge

Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor

By Dave Colon | Jan 1, 2023 | No Comments

Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.

No one would honestly believe that there is a pedestrian path on this bridge, but, indeed, the lane to the left in this photo is meant for east- and west-bound walkers. Photo: Noah Martz

Queensboro Bridge Bike Boom Continues, But DOT Still Prioritizes Car Drivers Over Walkers and Cyclists

By Kevin Duggan | Dec 5, 2022 | No Comments

The city is doubling down on its delay at giving more space to cyclists and pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge, even as the agency's own data show that the span had the highest annual increase in bike traffic.

Council Member Julie Won confronts DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez with just how little space is afforded cyclists and pedestrians, who share just one lane for bi-directional travel. Photo: CM Won's office

Queens Pol: DOT’s Excuses for Queensboro Bridge Safety Delays Are ‘Garbage’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Sep 15, 2022 | No Comments

Council Member Julie Won criticized the agency after participating in a walkthrough with DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.

EYES ON THE STREET: Walking Across the Queensboro Bridge is So Dangerous, It Feels Illegal

By Streetsblog | Jul 5, 2022 | No Comments

No government would place citizens on foot in such potential harm (would it?).

The ghost bike of Robert Spencer is a reminder of the need for safety in Long Island City. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Long Island City Getting Some Protected Bike Lanes

By Julianne Cuba | Apr 6, 2022 | No Comments

Redesigns are coming to three dangerous corridors, crucial connectors to the Pulaski and Queensboro bridges.

Congestion on the Queensboro Bridge's lone cyclist and pedestrian path is especially egregious given how much space the city allocates for cars on the same span. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Queensboro Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Delayed a Full Year

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 3, 2022 | No Comments

"We are concerned about the timeline," two Council member said in a statement.

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