New York City is introducing a rule change that will permit moped riders to use the roadways of the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges. This decision comes in response to the rising safety issues caused by mopeds illegally using bike paths, thereby endangering cyclists. As moped popularity surges, mainly due to delivery services, this shift aims to streamline access for riders while prioritizing the safety of all road users. The choice of bridges was based on traffic safety data that indicated these routes could handle moped traffic better without major safety risks.
New York City's transportation network is always evolving, and this proposed rule change is about expanding safe, practical options for moped users.
For far too long, moped users have had to take longer, inconvenient routes and costly detours, often riding in bike lanes creating an unsafe mixing of modes.
By allowing mopeds in the motor vehicle lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge and the lower roadway of the Queensboro Bridge, we are creating a more accessible and connected city.
Officials chose the Queensboro and Brooklyn spans based on traffic data showing lower speeds on the Brooklyn Bridge and Queensboro Bridge's lower roadway compared to the Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges.
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