The Washington Bridge now features a two-way protected bike lane on its north curb, providing cyclists with a significant and safe space compared to the previous narrow sidewalk.
Despite delays in construction completion, the new bike lane is well-used even without painting markings and striping, offering a safer environment for cyclists.
Bronx and Upper Manhattan bike advocates appreciate the new protected lane as a measure to prevent future accidents like the hit-and-run incident that tragically claimed a cyclist's life on the bridge.
The Department of Transportation's initiative to repurpose vehicular lanes for protected bikeways on bridges, like on the Washington Bridge, follows successful projects on other bridges like the Pulaski Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge.
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