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

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Aerial image of two-way bike lane on Vernon Boulevard from 8th Street to 45th Road.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 17:08

Queens Waterfront Greenway Public Workshops: Existing Conditions (Fall 2024)

NYC DOT is hosting four public workshops regarding the Queens Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan on Tuesday, October 8; Wednesday, October 16; Thursday, October 24; and Tuesday, October 29.

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Aerial image of Manhattan and the Bronx divided by the Harlem River.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 15:24

Federal Grant to Fill Gap in Manhattan Waterfront Greenway in Inwood

NYC DOT was recently awarded a competitive $96 million federal grant to construct a 1.35-mile greenway along 10th Avenue in Inwood.

Three cyclists enter Van Cortlandt Park.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 15:21

Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Avenue Project in Progress

Improvements are underway to make access to Van Cortlandt Park’s southern entrance safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Construction underway on Kissena Park Corridor project.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 15:18

Kissena Park Corridor Construction Begins

NYC DOT is currently implementing safety improvements on Utopia Parkway from Underhill Avenue to Peck Avenue.

Aerial shot capturing cars parked along Depot Place bridge.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 15:15

NYC DOT Depot Place Project Underway

NYC DOT is currently implementing safety improvements along Depot Place and Exterior Street in the Bronx.

Two cyclists ride on new Washington Bridge protected bike lane.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 15:06

NYC DOT Celebrates Completion of Washington Bridge Roadway Redesign, Critical Link in Future Harlem River Greenway

Pedestrians, drivers, bus riders, and cyclists alike can now cross the Washington Bridge more safely and efficiently thanks to the completion of NYC DOT’s transformative project connecting Manhattan and the Bronx.

Rendering of residents visiting the Stapleton Waterfrton Esplanade..

Friday, November 8, 2024 - 14:57

Administration Breaks Ground on New Stapleton Waterfront Esplanade

As part of the Staten Island North Shore Action Plan, the Adams Administration recently broke ground on 12 acres of interconnected public open space on the New Stapleton Waterfront.

An image of the map used to submit feedback for the Queens Waterfront Greenway.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 14:25

Queens Waterfront Greenway Feedback Map is Live!

Using a map of the planning area, you can now share your knowledge of existing conditions and key destinations within the vicinity of the Queens Waterfront Greenway. You can also note where where you would like to see future pedestrian and cycling improvements.

Elevated shot of Depot Place Bridge and the nearby highway ramp with parked cars.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 14:16

Harlem River Greenway: Depot Place, Exterior Street Project

NYC DOT proposed safety improvements to Depot Place and Exterior Street in the Bronx. The project includes protected and shared bike lanes on Depot Place, as well as shared bike lanes and separated pedestrian space on Exterior Street.

Adult crossing Brucker Boulevard with three children to get them to Dream Charter School.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 12:25

Harlem River Greenway: Bruckner Blvd Project

NYC DOT is proposing traffic safety improvements near schools on Bruckner Boulevard between Lincoln Avenue and Alexander Avenue, and on East 133rd Street at Cypress Place in the Bronx.

City officials tour the existing site of Tibbets Brook. The site is largely overgrown.

Monday, June 24, 2024 - 14:12

City Finalizes Purchase of Land Needed to “Daylight” Tibbets Brook and Extend Harlem River-Putnam Greenway in the Bronx

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and NYC Parks have finalized the purchase of

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