Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Greenways

Hudson River Greenway Closure Forces Cyclists Onto Unmarked Detour

By Noah Kazis | Jul 27, 2011 | 19 Comments

The Hudson River Greenway is the most heavily used bike path in the United States, carrying roughly one-seventh of all cyclists entering Manhattan below 50th Street. In Upper Manhattan, where there are fewer bike lanes and much less on-street protection for cyclists than further south, it is truly the backbone of the bike network. Despite […]

CB 12’s Bike Resolution Testifies to Uptown Support for Safer Streets

By Noah Kazis | Jul 12, 2011 | No Comments

In the wake of its long-planned bike lane forum, Manhattan Community Board 12 has finalized a resolution calling for a major study of bike infrastructure of Upper Manhattan, available in full above. Overall it’s a strong demonstration of support for the expansion of bikeways in the area. Perhaps most importantly, the resolution, which passed by […]

DOT Plan: No More Fighting Over Scraps at South End of Brooklyn Bridge Park

By Noah Kazis | Jul 6, 2011 | 11 Comments

Last week we covered DOT’s proposed safety improvements for the north side of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where sidewalk extensions, bike lanes, and planted medians will all be used to help pedestrians and cyclists safely reach the waterfront. DOT is also turning its attention to improving access to the southern entrance to the park, presenting a […]

Albany Law Aids UN Land Swap to Help Fill East River Greenway Gap

By Noah Kazis | Jun 30, 2011 | 6 Comments

The State Legislature took another step forward in the long and arduous process of filling the Midtown gap in the East River Greenway two weeks ago. By passing a law that would allow a swap of land between the city and the United Nations to move forward, DNAinfo reported yesterday, Albany cleared the way for […]

Upper Manhattan Finally Talks Out Bike Projects at CB 12 Forum

By Noah Kazis | Jun 20, 2011 | 5 Comments

Despite a committed group of local advocates, official consideration of new bicycle infrastructure in Upper Manhattan has been on hold for years. A public forum held by Manhattan Community Board 12 last week could finally lead to some forward movement on street safety and bicycle issues for the neighborhood. After a number of delays, CB […]

Efforts to Close East River Greenway Gap Advance With Feasibility Study

By Noah Kazis | Apr 12, 2011 | 10 Comments

New York took a step forward today in attempts to close the 22 block gap in the East River Esplanade, which forces cyclists into traffic in the ultra-congested heart of Midtown and deprives East Side communities of valuable riverfront open space. Thanks to state and federal funding, including an earmark from Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, the […]

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