Pedestrian Infrastructure
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Allowing Cars on Park Row Would — Wait for It! — Bring More Cars Downtown, DOT Says
Chinatown residents worry the move will undercut efforts to make the area more welcoming for residents and visitors.
November 19, 2024
‘Cutting Corners’: City Juices Stats for Intersection Safety Upgrades
The Adams administration is fudging the numbers to overstate its daylighting progress after the mayor's 2023 pledge to do 1,000 intersections per year.
October 25, 2024
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
Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now!
A new series of audits on Canal Street with older New Yorkers will show again the need for change.
October 4, 2024
Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council
Walk this way, the Council says. But will the mayor sign it?
September 26, 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
Car Cultured: Rep. Goldman Joins Push to ‘Reopen’ Park Row to Drivers
The federal lawmaker has quietly weighed in on the controversial push to bring cars back to Park Row.
September 18, 2024
Chaotic Rockaways Intersection to Get Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades in 2027
The seven-way junction is a nightmare for pedestrians and cyclists.
September 11, 2024
Friday Video: A ‘Concrete’ Plan for Better Bike Lanes from DOT
Sometimes progress goes forward as promised.
September 6, 2024
DOT to Tweak Brooklyn Bridge Bike Path Exit on Manhattan Side
Pedestrians and cyclists would no longer need to fight for space on an often-packed sidewalk exit ramp from the Brooklyn Bridge bike under the plan.
September 4, 2024
