New York City has made significant strides in safety and accessibility improvements in recent years, according to a report by the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT). The updated 2025 Streets Plan highlights advancements such as creating over 350,000 square feet of pedestrian space and adding 29.3 miles of protected bike lanes in the previous year. Although there is ongoing criticism regarding the adequacy of bike infrastructure, the DOT remains committed to making streets safer and more accessible for everyone, asserting NYC's position as a leader in public space improvements.
Over the past three years we've built a record number of protected bike lanes, pedestrian space, and intersection safety upgrades that are making our streets safer and better for everyone.
The NYC Department of Transportation made significant strides in safety and accessibility in recent years, according to the city's updated 2025 Streets Plan.
Despite ongoing controversy around street infrastructure projects such as the construction of new bus and bike lanes, the NYC DOT says it has made significant strides.
A 2023 cycling census rated the city's bike infrastructure no more than 3.2 out of five stars, mostly based on too few bike lanes or safe bike routes.
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