NYC Mayor Pledges New Bike and Bus Lanes, But Lacks Details

Mayor Mamdani announces plans to complete stalled projects, but can't provide specifics on mileage or scope.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans on Friday to finish four bus and bike lane projects that were previously stalled under the previous administration. However, Mamdani's office was unable to provide specifics on how many miles of new or upgraded lanes will be added across the city as part of these efforts.

Why it matters

Improving public transit and bike infrastructure is a key priority for Mayor Mamdani, but the lack of concrete details raises questions about the administration's ability to follow through on these ambitious plans. Residents and commuters are eager for tangible improvements to ease congestion and promote more sustainable transportation options.

The details

While Mamdani made a flashy announcement on a stalled MTA bus in the Bronx, his team later clarified that the Bronx project alone will add 3 miles of new or upgraded bus lanes. Details about the size and scope of the other three projects included in the mayor's plans were not readily available, with the city's Department of Transportation failing to respond to requests for more information.

  • Mayor Mamdani announced the plans on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The street changes are supposed to be implemented by springtime.

The players

Mayor Zohran Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City, who announced the plans to complete stalled bus and bike lane projects.

Janno Lieber

The head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), who was present at the announcement event.

New York City Department of Transportation

The city agency responsible for implementing the proposed street changes, which has not responded to requests for more information.

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What they’re saying

“'And in honor of Valentine's Day, we will show our buses and bikes the love that they deserve as we stand on this bus not moving much faster than it would otherwise,'”

— Mayor Zohran Mamdani (nypost.com)

“'I firmly believe in the importance of making our buses free. I've also always talked about the importance, alongside that, of making them fast,'”

— Mayor Zohran Mamdani (nypost.com)

What’s next

The city's Department of Transportation is required to release and fulfill a master plan every five years that addresses transportation infrastructure improvements across New York City. It remains to be seen whether the agency will provide more details on the scope and timeline of the mayor's proposed bus and bike lane projects.

The takeaway

Mayor Mamdani's announcement highlights the challenges of translating ambitious transportation goals into concrete, measurable progress. Without clear details and accountability, residents may remain skeptical about the administration's ability to deliver the transit improvements they've promised.