Mamdani, DOT announce Phase 2 of 31st Avenue's bike boulevard' to commence this year QNS

"The redesign proposes installing a two-way, parking-protected bike lane between Steinway and 51st Streets, creating a continuous bike boulevard along 31st Avenue from Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City to Woodside. The bike path will also connect to existing biking infrastructure on Crescent Street and the Queens Waterfront Greenway along the East River, as well as connecting to existing bike lanes on Northern Boulevard."

"City Hall said the project, along with existing protected lanes on 34th Avenue and Broadway, will help to create a fully protected east-west corridor stretching from the East River to Jackson Heights. The city further described the second phase of the 31st Avenue project as a redesign that prioritizes cyclists and pedestrians while maintaining local vehicle access."

"The project is designed to reduce traffic, slow vehicle speeds and create safer and more comfortable routes for bike riders of all ages, the city added. Bike boulevards calm our streets, protect pedestrians and cyclists and make clear that public spaces belong to people, not just cars, Mamdani said in a statement."

"DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said the redesign of 31st Avenue was born out of a need for a safer street that prioritizes community building. Phase two expands this successful project with more pedestrian space, shortened crossings and enhanced visibility, and brings a much-needed cycling connection from Woodside, through the heart of Astoria, to the East River, Flynn said in a statement."

The second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard redesign in Astoria will begin later this year, extending the route from Steinway Street to 51st Street. The plan includes a two-way, parking-protected bike lane that supports a continuous bike boulevard along 31st Avenue from Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City to Woodside. The bike path will connect with existing infrastructure on Crescent Street and the Queens Waterfront Greenway along the East River, and it will also link to bike lanes on Northern Boulevard. City Hall says the project, together with protected lanes on 34th Avenue and Broadway, will form a fully protected east-west corridor from the East River to Jackson Heights. The redesign prioritizes cyclists and pedestrians while maintaining local vehicle access, aiming to reduce traffic, slow speeds, and improve safety and comfort for riders of all ages.

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