New York City has unveiled a "Greater Greenways" master plan aimed at creating 40 new miles of pedestrian and bike paths throughout all five boroughs. This marks the city's first comprehensive greenway growth plan in over three decades. The plan intends to enhance existing networks of 500 miles of greenways, eliminating gaps for a seamless experience. Six priority corridors have been identified, including a southern Queens link and a potential car-free Broadway. Construction may begin in 2028, with pending financial details and confirmations regarding all segments.
Imagine tracing Manhattan's edge without once being nudged into traffic or cruising the waterfront from Far Rockaway to College Point with nothing but river views and a smug sense of smugness between you and the skyline.
The plan is the first formal roadmap for greenway growth in more than 30 years, taking the city's existing 500 miles of mixed-quality greenways and turning them into a seamless web for walking, running and cycling.
Southern Queens would get a 7-mile link from Spring Creek Park to Brookville Park near JFK, potentially letting some of the airport's 35,000 employees ditch the shuttle bus for handlebars.
Construction on the new miles could start as soon as 2028, though the city has offered neither a total price tag nor a promise that every segment will get built.
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