NYC to Restart Bronx, Brooklyn Bus & Bike Lanes

New projects aim to improve transit reliability and safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the NYC Department of Transportation will restart four previously halted street redesign projects to deliver faster, more reliable bus service and improve traffic safety across the Bronx and Brooklyn. The projects include new bus lanes on Fordham Road, completing a protected bike lane on Ashland Place in Brooklyn, and installing bike lanes in Midwood, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and along Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues.

Why it matters

These projects aim to improve transit reliability and safety for pedestrians and cyclists in neighborhoods with high transit ridership and cycling rates but limited infrastructure. The mayor and transportation officials say the changes will benefit thousands of New Yorkers who rely on buses, bikes, and walking to get around.

The details

The Fordham Road Bus Lane project will install offset bus lanes along the busiest bus corridor in the Bronx, serving 130,000 daily riders. The Ashland Place Bike Lane will complete a protected bike route from Sunset Park to DUMBO. New bike lanes will be added in Midwood, Flatbush, East Flatbush, and along Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, including parking-protected lanes near schools. Traffic analysis shows the bus and bike lane projects will improve speeds and safety for all street users.

  • Implementation of the projects is scheduled to begin this spring.
  • The Fordham Road Bus Lane and Ashland Place Bike Lane projects are expected to be completed this year.
  • The Midwood, Flatbush, and East Flatbush bike lanes, as well as the Brooklyn and Kingston Ave bike lanes, will be installed this spring.

The players

Zohran Kwame Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who announced the restart of the street redesign projects.

Mike Flynn

The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation.

Janno Lieber

The chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Ben Furnas

The executive director of Transportation Alternatives, a nonprofit advocacy group.

Sara Lind

The co-executive director of Open Plans, a nonprofit focused on urban planning and policy.

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What they’re saying

“For too long, New Yorkers have been told to wait as long overdue improvements to our transit system were blocked time and again. That ends now.”

— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (Mirage News)

“New Yorkers deserve fast, reliable bus service and to feel safe when they're traveling with their families and loved ones on city streets.”

— Mike Flynn, NYC DOT Commissioner (Mirage News)

“This project is a Valentine to the tens of thousands of bus riders who cross Fordham Road every day.”

— Janno Lieber, MTA Chair and CEO (Mirage News)

“Today is proof that the Mamdani administration is serious about equity and safety across the city.”

— Sara Lind, Co-Executive Director of Open Plans (Mirage News)

“We are heartened to see the Mamdani administration investing in these quality of life improvements across the city.”

— Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives (Mirage News)

What’s next

The NYC DOT will finalize designs for the Fordham Road Bus Lane project in the coming months with community stakeholder engagement and complete the project this year. The agency will monitor and evaluate bus speeds after implementation.

The takeaway

These street redesign projects aim to make public transit more reliable, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and enhance quality of life for thousands of New Yorkers across the Bronx and Brooklyn. They represent a commitment by the Mamdani administration to prioritize equitable and sustainable transportation solutions for the city.