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New Brooklyn Bridge Path Unveiled Ahead of World Cup
Redesign will separate bike and pedestrian access at Manhattan entrance
Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:34am
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New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn announced a street redesign project to improve bike and pedestrian access to the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan. The new design will add a dedicated bike connection along Centre Street, creating fully separate bike and pedestrian access for the first time. The project aims to improve safety and accessibility ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when the city expects a surge in visitors to the iconic landmark.
Why it matters
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City's most congested areas, with cyclists and pedestrians forced to navigate around each other at the Manhattan entrance. This redesign will build on the success of the bridge's protected bike lane and greatly improve the experience for all users, especially as the city prepares to welcome millions of World Cup visitors this summer.
The details
The project will add a new, dedicated bike connection to the bridge along Centre Street at its Manhattan entrance, creating fully separate bike and pedestrian access. Work will begin in the coming weeks and be completed ahead of the World Cup's June start, dramatically improving access to one of the City's most congested areas.
- Work on the redesign project will begin in the coming weeks.
- The project is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts in June.
The players
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
The Mayor of New York City, who has been guided by a promise to create streets that are safe and accessible for all New Yorkers.
Mike Flynn
The Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, who stated that the redesign will build on the success of the Brooklyn Bridge's protected bike lane and greatly improve the experience for pedestrians and cyclists.
Maya Handa
The World Cup Czar, who said that the city is making permanent improvements to streetscapes to ensure all New Yorkers benefit from the World Cup.
What they’re saying
“Since taking office, our administration has been guided by a simple promise: streets that are safe and accessible for every New Yorker. Whether you're driving, walking or biking across the Brooklyn Bridge, you deserve to get where you're going with ease and without fear. This new design will better protect cyclists and pedestrians as we prepare to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup - and show that our streets truly reflect the best of New York City.”
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
“Separating bike and pedestrian traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge has been an unmitigated success. But cyclists and pedestrians are still forced to navigate around each other as they enter and exit the bridge in Manhattan - and that disorder would only get worse this summer when we expect a massive increase in visitors to this iconic landmark. This redesign will build on the success of the bridge's protected bike lane and greatly improve the experience for pedestrians and cyclists visiting the Brooklyn Bridge, creating more organized access ahead of the surge in visitors this summer for the World Cup.”
— Mike Flynn, NYC DOT Commissioner
“As we prepare for millions of visitors this summer for the World Cup, New Yorkers can expect a number of permanent improvements to our streetscapes that will make our streets safer and more accessible long after the tournament ends. Our goal is to ensure that whether it's through improved streets or neighborhood activations throughout the summer, all New Yorkers benefit from the World Cup.”
— Maya Handa, World Cup Czar
What’s next
The redesign project is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts in June.
The takeaway
This project highlights New York City's commitment to improving infrastructure and accessibility for all residents and visitors, especially as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The separated bike and pedestrian access at the Brooklyn Bridge entrance will create a safer and more organized experience for everyone, setting the stage for a successful and inclusive World Cup.
