This Hudson River Greenway Detour Has Lasted Five Months Longer Than Planned
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The 11-block detour between 59th Street and 70th Street began in late November and was supposed to wrap up in a few weeks. It's still in place.
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Parks Dept Closes Hudson River Greenway Segment With Little Public Notice
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A reader who bikes the greenway daily said there was no advance notice about the detour, which directs cyclists to a pedestrian path that's crowded with joggers and dog walkers. No signs indicate when the closure will end.
Queensbridge Park Greenway Path Looking Great — Except for the Illegal Parking
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Earlier this week, new pavement and bike lane markings went down on the path connecting the western Queens waterfront to Queens Plaza. The path is still cluttered with illegally parked cars, but that's about to change, according to DOT.
Queens CB 11 Endorses Northern Blvd Bike Lane and More Safety Fixes Near Joe Michaels Mile
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Last night, Queens Community Board 11 endorsed six miles of new protected bike lanes connecting Joe Michaels Mile to Northern Boulevard and points south, prioritizing safety above the parking complaints aired by some people in attendance.
Making It Safer to Walk or Bike to Van Cortlandt Park By Taming Broadway in the Northwest Bronx
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Despite its proximity to Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway north of 242nd Street feels like a highway. Two years ago, Council Member Andrew Cohen asked for safety improvements, and last night DOT presented a plan to narrow crossing distances and add a two-way protected bike lane along the park.
Two-Way Protected Bike Lane Slated for 210th Street in Eastern Queens
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A wide street by Cunningham Park and M.S. 74 in Windsor Park is slated for pedestrian safety improvements and a two-way protected bike lane alongside the park. The Queens Community Board 11 transportation committee voted unanimously for the DOT plan last night.