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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DOT staff talk with community members about the Harlem River Greenway planning process while tabling at a park in the Bronx.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 13:49

Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) Online Public Workshops Round 2: Route Alternatives (Spring 2024)

After a year of research and outreach, NYC DOT is returning to the Bronx to gain community members' feedback on our proposed route alternatives to connect Van Cortlandt Park to Randall's Island.

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Cyclist and pedestrian cross newly-reconstructed intersection along Pelham Parkway.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 09:43

Pelham Parkway Reconstruction Project Complete

Last month, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) completed the second and final phase of their $129 million Pelham Parkway reconstruction project.

Members of the Harlem River Greenway Planning Team accept the award at the American Planning Association - NYC meeting.

Friday, December 29, 2023 - 15:14

Harlem River Greenway Wins American Planning Association Award

At the American Planning Association–New York Metropolitan Chapter’s Annual Meeting, the Harlem River Greenway Planning Team was awarded the Mitchell Silver Award for Meritorious Service to Empower Historically Underserved Communities.

Map of New York City highlighting new greenway corridors to be developed in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 14:19

Historic Greenway Expansion to Develop Five New Greenway Corridors

In an announcement at Prospect Park, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCE

A cyclist rides the greenway near Canarsie Pier as a city worker looks on.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 14:24

NYC DOT & NYC DDC Upgrade Key Link in Greenway Network Connecting Canarsie to Jamaica Bay

On August 24, 2023, the NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced an upgrade to a key bike lane link near Canarsie Pier in Brooklyn which connects Canarsie to the Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways.

A screenshot of the map of on the feedback portal website

Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 17:21

Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) 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 Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) planning area, as well as where you would like to see future pedestrian and cycling improvements.

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.

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