Pedestrians, cyclists to get double the space on Queensboro Bridge

NYC completes long-stalled plan to separate bikes and pedestrians on Queensboro Bridge

Then-Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in 2021 that the city would add a new bike lane to the crossing. The plan stalled after Mayor Eric Adams took office.

Pedestrians, cyclists to get double the space on Queensboro Bridge

Starting Sunday, pedestrians and cyclists will no longer have to share the 11-foot-wide north outer roadway of the bridge.

New York City officials announced on Tuesday (May 13) that they will officially launch the long-delayed plan to separate bicycles and pedestrians on the Queensboro Bridge. Starting this Sunday (May 18), bicycles and pedestrians will have their own lanes, ending years of chaos.

City Life Org - Doubling of Pedestrian and Cycling Space on Queensboro Bridge

The Queensboro Bridge over the East River. Credit: NYC DOT The city will double the space available for pedestrians and cyclists on the Queensboro Bridge by repurposing one lane into a pedestrian walkway. Beginning this Sunday, the 11-foot-wide, north outer roadway of the Queensboro Bridge — currently used by both pedestrians and cyclists

Queensboro Bridge to open separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians

The Queensboro Bridge will finally have separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians, starting this weekend. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that the bridge’s north outer roadway is now a dedicated bike lane and the south outer roadway, a pedestrian-only path. Originally announced in 2021, the project was expected to open in March, but was abruptly delayed by the mayor, who required a “full briefing” before the path could open, as Streetsbl…

Queensboro Bridge to open long-awaited pedestrian and bike lanes on May 18 – QNS

May. 13, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team City officials announced Tuesday that pedestrians and cyclists will soon have dedicated lanes on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge, resolving a long-standing safety concern that forced both groups to share a narrow, congested path. Beginning May 18, the bridge’s north outer roadway will be reserved exclusively for cyclists, while the south outer roadway—currently used by vehicles—will be conver…