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Prospect Heights Group to Mayor Adams: Finish the Underhill Ave. Bike Boulevard!
Residents of Prospect Heights are demanding that the Adams administration finish a routine bike boulevard project first — and then go door-to-door to hear the feedback.
October 19, 2023
Another Flip-Flop: City Hall Allegedly Pauses Almost-Done Underhill Ave. Bike Boulevard
City Hall is intervening in yet another street redesign project, and supporters fear it could be the start of dismantling other improvements.
September 26, 2023
Astoria Clamors for Protected Bike Lanes on 31st Ave. ‘Bike Boulevard,’ But DOT Hasn’t Decided
Protected bike lanes are the floor for 31st Avenue.
September 19, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: Berry Bad News Edition
It's another day, another delay on the city's attempt to build out another open street as nicely as the crown jewel that is Paseo Park in Queens. Plus other news.
November 17, 2022
ACTIVISTS GET ACTION: City Pledges to Redesign Manhattan’s Third Avenue This Year
"We are looking very closely," said a DOT official. "I can't promise a specific time, but I think we may be able to present a proposal maybe even later this year."
July 27, 2022
PEACHES AND CREAM: Inside the City’s Berry Street ‘Bike Boulevard’ Plan
Last month, the city unveiled a plan to convert the existing Berry Street “open street” into a true “bike boulevard,'' but what does that mean? Let Streetsblog guide you…
July 11, 2022
City Proposes Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades to Two Prospect Heights Avenues
The city's conversion of its best open streets continues with changes coming to Vanderbilt and Underhill avenues.
July 5, 2022
SEE IT! Streetfilms Takes You to the ‘Bike Boulevard’
The city's new "bike boulevards" are a success. Injuries are down, tensions are down and comfort is up.
December 8, 2021
DOT Presents ‘Bike Boulevard’ Project For Jackson Ave. in Mott Haven
The DOT's bike boulevard proposal for the Mott Haven section of the Bronx would make cycling safer by breaking up the current two-way roadway into three one-way segments that will dramatically reduce thru-traffic, the agency said.
June 28, 2021
STREETS WEEK! De Blasio Announces Fairly Ambitious Bike and Bus Lane Plans in Lame Duck Push
Hizzoner revealed five "bike boulevards," plus the intention to finish 30 miles of protected bike lanes and 28 miles of dedicated bus lanes — both records.
May 11, 2021
