Greenways

Planning

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

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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.

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Two cyclists ride on painted separated bike lanes by Pelham Parkway in the Bronx.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 11:00

Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) Public Workshops: 4/18, 4/19 and 4/26

Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) Public Workshops were held online Tuesday, April 18th, 6-8PM, Wednesday, April 19th, 6-8PM and Wednesday, April 26th, 6-8PM.

A city planner points at a map next to a member of the public at a public workshop.

Friday, March 10, 2023 - 11:53

Upcoming Workshops/Meetings

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements for workshops and community meetings on NYC greenways.

A slide onscreen as part of webinar. The title reads: State of the Greenways Planning Process and Project Updates. November 2022.

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 11:17

State of the Greenways Webinar

NYC Department of Transportation, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation invited community stakeholders to a full briefing on the “State of the Greenways.”

Elected officials, D O T staff and advocates cut the ribbon on the Emmons Ave two-way protected bike lane in Brooklyn.

Saturday, November 19, 2022 - 10:59

Emmons Ave Connects With the Jamaica Bay Greenway

First identified in the Jamaica Bay Greenway community planning process, BYC DOT implemented a two-way protected bike path on Emmons Avenue, providing a direct connection to Lew Fidler Park and Plumb Beach.

A cyclist rides in a separated bike path along Pelham Parkway.

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 11:05

RAISE Award Announcement

The historic $7.25 million federal grant will fund planning efforts for greenway expansion in communities that lack access to affordable transportation.

A cyclist rides along the Shore Parkway Greenway under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 10:23

Destination: Greenways!

Destination: Greenways! is a concept study focused on creating an improved greenway experience within New York City parks so that greenways are not simply connections between places, but enjoyable destinations in themselves.

Pedestrians cross green cyclist path at crosswalk on Prospect Park West

Monday, January 1, 2018 - 10:56

2011-2017 Greenways Updates

Members of the public can now view archival updates regarding NYC DOT greenways from 2011 to 2017 by navigating to Project Home on the left side menu and scrolling down.

Monday, September 25, 2017 - 11:16

Get Pumped for October Bike Month!

#biketoberfestnyc NYC DOT is excited to announce the launch of Get Pumped! Pop Up Commuter Assistance Stations as part of the #biketoberfestnyc cycling promotions in October.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 16:26

DOT Announces Adopt A Greenway Program

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative has become DOT’s first-ever Maintenance Provider, maintaining sections of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 13:01

Take a Ride on the Jamaica Bay Greenway!

Did you know that the Jamaica Bay Greenway is a network of 13 miles of walking and bicycling paths through 10,000 acres of parks and beaches?

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