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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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.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 10:13

NPS Accepting Public Comments on Ft. Tilden Planning Process

The Gateway National Recreation Area has begun the planning process for the Fort Tilden Shore Road – Shoreline Resiliency project. They are evaluating alternatives to address access, safety, and shoreline resiliency concerns at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area.

Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 10:13

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Goes Greener

As reported today on NY 1, the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway is undergoing some exciting changes. Planned investments in green infrastructure will prevent up to

Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 10:13

Plumb Beach Bike Path Repaved

The unpaved segment of the Jamaica Bay Greenway along Plumb Beach in Sheepshead Bay has been repaved! The 450-foot segment of pavement was washed away during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, creating a short gap in the Greenway .

Monday, December 1, 2014 - 10:12

Fall 2014 Jamaica Bay Greenway Implementatation Plan Workshops

NYC DOT, in collaboration with Regional Plan Association, the National Parks Service, and the Department of Parks and recreation, has recently hosted the second round of workshops for the Jamaica Bay Greenway Implementation Plan.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 11:12

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan

We are pleased to announce that the final Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Implementation Plan is now available online. This plan is the culmination of years of work by a wide array of organizations and would not have been possible without their input. Brooklyn Wa

Monday, October 27, 2014 - 11:11

New connection to Canarsie Park and Jamaica Bay Greenway

This past summer, a greenways project on Paerdegat Avenue North in Brooklyn calmed traffic and created safe, new connections between the neighborhood of Canarsie, and Canarsie Park, Canarsie Pier, and the Jamaica Bay Greenway.

Friday, October 24, 2014 - 11:11

Hundreds Run the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway!

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s event on October 19, 2014, “Brooklyn Greenway ½ and 5K” was a great success with a large turnout!

Monday, October 20, 2014 - 11:11

New connection to East River Greenway and Randall’s Island

Earlier this year, a greenways project on E 102nd St and E 106th St calmed traffic and created new connections between the recreational facilities of Central Park, East River Greenway and Randall’s Island.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 11:10

Upcoming Jamaica Bay Greenway Workshops

Please join NYC Department of Transportation at the second round of community workshops to plan the future of the Jamaica Bay Greenway.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 - 11:10

New safety enhancements in Red Hook

NYC DOT installed salvaged granite blocks (recycled from the Willis Ave Bridge) near Van Brunt and Sackett St in Red Hook Brooklyn.

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