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Eyes on the Bridge: Queensboro Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Paths Are Almost There
Call it getting stuff almost done.
October 10, 2025
DOT’s ‘Blissville Greenway’ Will Make Vital Connections in Queens
The proposed Blissville Greenway would finally help Queens cyclists safely connect to Brooklyn.
September 5, 2024
Truck Driver Kills Cyclist in Long Island City Protected Bike Lane
A truck driver struck and killed a cyclist on 43rd Avenue in Queens early Monday morning.
August 5, 2024
G, What a Surprise! Shuttle Service Isn’t Great
Commuters who have been forced since June 28 to take a shuttle bus between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand say the shuttle bus is just so frustrating!
August 2, 2024
Eyes on the Street: Long Island City Bike Lanes Are a Good Start — But More Needed
The city unveiled three new protected bike lanes in Long Island City, but advocates want more to fill in a neighborhood-wide safe cycling network.
November 30, 2023
Pols Detail ‘Road Map’ For Safe Streets in Western Queens
A group of western Queens lawmakers released a plan for street safety projects they want to see before 2030.
November 28, 2023
BACK OPEN: City Swaps Barricades for Bollards After Abruptly Closing Queensbridge Greenway
The Parks Department reopened the greenway path through Queensbridge Park less than 48 hours after Streetsblog reported the abrupt, unexplained closure.
October 27, 2023
City Abruptly Shuts Queens Greenway Segment, Putting Cyclists in Danger; Council Member Takes Credit
Apparently, a crucial bike route can just be closed with no warning, hearings or safety detours. And a Council member will also take credit for it!
October 24, 2023
OPINION: The Next Steps on the Queensboro Bridge
Two leaders of the campaign for bike and pedestrian equity on our bridges outline a program to enhance access for all.
April 8, 2021
Eyes on the Street: Crescent Street Bike Lane Is Great* (Yes, That’s an Asterisk)
The temporary protected bike lane on Crescent Street is only as good as the will of car owners.
May 28, 2020
