Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about West Side Highway

The state DOT thinks you have enough room on the Hudson River Greenway. File photo: David Meyer

State DOT Throws Cold Water on West Side Highway Bike Lane

By Dave Colon | Sep 10, 2020 | No Comments

"The department is not comfortable doing that," a rep says.

DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announces the reduced speed limit on the West Side Highway flanked by supporters Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez (right) and State Senator Brad Hoylman. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

UPDATE: City to Reduce Speed Limit on West Side Highway

By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 10, 2019 | No Comments

The speed limit for drivers on the dangerous West Side Highway will be reduced from 35 to 30 miles per hour.