Mayor Mamdani Restarts Bronx, Brooklyn Transit Projects

Announces new bus lanes, protected bike lanes to improve speed and safety

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the restart of four critical street redesign projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn to improve bus speeds and cycling safety. The projects include new bus lanes on Fordham Road, the busiest bus corridor in the Bronx, as well as protected bike lanes and shared streets in Brooklyn to create a continuous bike route. The mayor was joined by MTA Chair Janno Lieber and DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in highlighting the importance of these projects for improving transit access and reliability for working-class New Yorkers.

Why it matters

These transit projects aim to address longstanding issues of slow bus speeds and dangerous cycling conditions in underserved neighborhoods. By prioritizing buses and bikes, the city hopes to make public transportation a more viable and attractive option, saving commuters time and improving safety. The initiatives are part of the mayor's broader efforts to transform the city's streets and transit system to better serve the needs of working-class residents.

The details

The Fordham Road project will add bus lanes to the busy corridor to increase bus speeds by an expected 20%. In Brooklyn, the city will create a protected bike lane network connecting Sunset Park to Dumbo, including a redesign of the dangerous "Crashland Place" block. Additional bike lanes will be added around schools in central Brooklyn. These projects were previously halted by the prior administration but are now being restarted under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.

  • The Fordham Road bus lane project will begin construction as soon as weather allows.
  • The Brooklyn bike lane network improvements are slated for completion by the end of 2026.

The players

Mayor Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City, who is leading the effort to restart these critical transit projects.

Janno Lieber

The CEO and Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), who praised the mayor's commitment to improving bus service.

Mike Flynn

The Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, who will oversee the implementation of the street redesign projects.

Tiffany-Ann Taylor

The Vice President of Transportation at the Regional Plan Association, a civic nonprofit group that advocates for quality-of-life issues in the Tri-State Area.

Demetrius Crichlow

The President of the New York City Transit Authority, which operates the city's bus and subway systems.

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What they’re saying

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