Planning
Aerial image of Shore Boulevard in Astoria Park in Queens. Three cyclists ride along the greenway abutting the East River.

Project Updates

Photo of cyclist riding on two-way path along Review Avenue.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 11:38
NYC DOT Completes New Bike Lanes on Review Avenue, Van Dam Street, and Starr Avenue
NYC DOT has added 1.9 new bike lane miles and safety upgrades on Review and Starr avenues in Blissville, Queens. Together, the lanes connect Queens residents to both Brooklyn (via the Greenpoint Avenue and Kosciuszko Bridges), and to the Western Queens waterfront.
Aerial rendering of two-way greenway along Pioneer and Conover Streets.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 11:22
Red Hook Coastal Resiliency Project Breaks Ground
In mid-September, the City broke ground on Red Hook Coastal Resiliency (RHCR), a $218 million public safety project that will protect neighborhood residents and businesses from the effects of future storm surges and flooding above sea level.
Graphic outlining proposed improvements along East Tremont Avenue and Devoe Avenue.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 10:57
Bronx River Greenway Project to Begin Construction
The Department of Design and Construction is set to begin a project that will improve safety at the intersection of East 177th Street, Devoe Avenue and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
Newly-installed crosswalk at the intersection of Vermont Place and Cypress Avenue.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 10:52
Work Underway at Vermont Place and Cypress Avenue
NYC DOT is currently implementing various public realm improvements at the intersection of Vermont Place and Cypress Avenue adjacent to Highland Park.
Commisioner Ydanis Rodríguez, joined by City employees and local schoolchildren, attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of the Harlem River Greenway.
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 16:30
Harlem River Greenway Implementation Underway
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and NYC Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Andrew Kimball announced today the city will install more than four lane miles of on-street prot
Group of people celebrating the reopening of Rainey Park
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 14:52
Astoria's Rainey Park Reopens
On July 9, 2025, NYC Parks and its partners celebrated the reopening of Rainey Park in Astoria. The $8.5 million reconstruction yielded new playgrounds, fitness areas, spray showers, improved accessibility features, and new, expanded waterfront greenways.
NYC DOT staff speaks facilitates discussion with community members during second round of Harlem River Greenway workshops.
Monday, March 10, 2025 - 13:39
Harlem River Greenway Open House Events: Implementation Plan (Spring 2025)
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) will host the third and final round of Harlem River Greenway engagement as the city develops an implementation plan for the seven-mile cycling and walking route and new open space from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park.
A small group discusses comments regarding the Queens Waterfront Greenway with DOT staff at an October 2024 public workshop.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 09:50
Queens Waterfront Greenway Virtual Workshop (Existing Conditions)
Join us for the first round of Queens Waterfront Greenway community workshops to share your specific comments, suggestions, concerns, and ideas.
Cyclists rides beneath the 9-A underpass.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 15:41
Hudson River Greenway Connector Set for Spring 2025
NYC DOT recently received approval for a new project that will link the east and west portions of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez accept a $2 million check in federal 2024 Community Project Fudning.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 16:40
Federal Funding Secured for Jamaica Bay Greenway – Paerdegat Ave
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has secured $2 million in federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure in eastern Brooklyn, enhancing safety and connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and bus riders alike.