{"id":40720,"date":"2026-06-23T18:08:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40720"},"modified":"2026-06-23T18:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:08:43","slug":"mayor-mamdani-announces-new-and-upgraded-bus-lanes-and-widened-bike-lanes-on-manhattans-sixth-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40720","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani announces new and upgraded bus lanes and widened bike lanes on Manhattan\u2019s sixth avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn unveiled a proposal for bus and bike lane upgrades along Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, delivering faster, more reliable service for more than 51,000 daily bus riders on four local and 27 express MTA routes \u2014 as well as safer biking for cyclists along the corridor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The proposal adds a new offset bus lane from Watts Street to 34th Street where there is currently no bus lane at all and upgrades existing curbside lanes with offset bus lanes from 34th Street to 58th Street \u2014 in some places creating double bus lanes.<\/p>\n

For cycling infrastructure, the project will widen the avenue\u2019s existing protected bike lane north of 35th Street up to 59th Street, creating a double-wide bike lane for most of the avenue from Lispenard Street to 59th Street.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day, 51,000 New Yorkers rely on buses along this corridor to get to work, school and home to their families. And every day, too many of them are stuck in traffic that slows them down and takes their valuable time,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy installing new and upgraded offset bus lanes and expanding bike infrastructure on Sixth Avenue, we\u2019re helping New Yorkers move faster, move safer and experience the reliable public transit they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mamdani administration has made clear that bus riders deserve a fast, dignified commute, but right now it can be as fast to walk along Sixth Avenue as it is to ride a local bus,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis proposal would bring faster and safer commutes for bus and bike riders commuting in Manhattan from all five boroughs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, local bus speeds along the Sixth Avenue corridor are as low as 3.5 mph \u2014 about the average walking speed \u2014 and express bus speeds are as slow as 4.2 mph during evening peak times.<\/p>\n

Offset bus lanes help speed up rides by allowing buses to bypass parked vehicles that frequently block curbside bus lanes while also providing improved curbside access for businesses and passenger pick-up and drop-off.<\/p>\n

Sixth Avenue is a Vision Zero priority corridor, which means it has among the highest rates of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries in Manhattan. Bus and bike infrastructure upgrades would enhance safety along the corridor by better organizing the flow of traffic.<\/p>\n

New painted curb extensions, pedestrian islands and turn calming treatments would shorten crossing distances and slow turning vehicles. A similar treatment on 3rd Avenue resulted in bus speed increases of up to 14%, while injuries decreased by 28%.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Yorkers need infrastructure that helps all riders, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers get quickly and safely to their destination,\u201d said\u00a0Congressman Jerrold Nadler.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud to continue to support NYC DOT as they work to make this a reality. The proposal for a new bus lane on Sixth Avenue and the continued widening of the existing bike lane up to 58th Street addresses a corridor that is too congested for cars and buses to move efficiently and is far too dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists to safely use without improvements. As our city grows and bike ridership increases, this proposal will help my constituents keep moving and stay safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposal for expanded bike lanes and a dedicated bus lane on Sixth Avenue makes perfect sense,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we see the continued growth in the use of mass transit and our bike lanes, the City must accommodate the choices New Yorkers are making. DOT has been a great partner, and I appreciate the Mayor’s commitment to mass transit.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSixth Avenue is packed with bus riders, cyclists, pedestrians, deliveries, cabs and cars and right now, it does not work well enough for any of them,\u201d said\u00a0Council Member Christopher Marte.<\/p>\n

\u201cA faster bus lane and a wider bike lane will make the avenue safer, clearer and more reliable for the New Yorkers who depend on it every day. This is a smart step for one of Manhattan\u2019s busiest corridors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly support NYC DOT\u2019s proposal to improve Sixth Avenue and prioritize the thousands of New Yorkers who rely on this corridor every day. Too often, buses move at little more than a walking pace, making commutes longer and less reliable,\u201d said\u00a0Council Member Carl Wilson.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy creating dedicated bus space, expanding protected bike infrastructure and improving pedestrian safety, this plan will deliver faster commutes, safer streets and a more accessible public realm. I look forward to working with DOT to advance these critical improvements.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new Sixth Avenue bus lane will save time and reduce aggravation for over 50,000 bus riders every day,\u201d said\u00a0Danny Pearlstein, Policy & Communications Director for Riders Alliance.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom seniors heading to the doctor, to kids traveling home from school, to express bus riders with some of the country\u2019s longest commutes, this project affords riders the dignity we deserve. Kudos to Department of Transportation staff, Commissioner Flynn and Mayor Mamdani for prioritizing bus riders on all the way from Watts Street to Central Park.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c63 blocks of an offset bus lane on Sixth Avenue is something to celebrate \u2014 as is the widening of the protected bike lane for an additional 27 blocks, building on the success of the double-wide bike lane farther down the corridor,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will speed up bus commutes for tens of thousands of New Yorkers, while making it safer to bike from Midtown to Central Park.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Yorkers shouldn’t have to be stuck on a slow-moving bus along Sixth Avenue wondering whether they\u2019d reach their destination faster on foot,\u201d said\u00a0Ken Podziba, CEO of Bike New York.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis proposal will help buses move faster and make one of Manhattan\u2019s busiest transportation corridors safer and more efficient. The expanded double-wide protected bike lane is particularly important, creating the space needed to safely accommodate the growing number of cyclists and e-bike riders who use Sixth Avenue every day. By providing more room for riders to pass safely and reducing conflicts between faster and slower cyclists, these improvements will create a safer and more comfortable experience for riders of all speeds and skill levels. Bike New York applauds NYC DOT for advancing a proposal that will make Sixth Avenue safer, more people-focused and better equipped to serve the growing number of New Yorkers who travel by bus and bike.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York\u2019s curbs are some of the most competitive public spaces in the city, and this proposal puts them to work for people. By speeding up buses, creating a more comfortable bike lane and redesigning dangerous intersections, Sixth Avenue will become safer and more efficient for the tens of thousands of New Yorkers who use it every day,\u201d said\u00a0Michael Sutherland, Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst at Open Plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese intersection improvements are especially important; they shorten crossings, slow turning vehicles and help make our streets safer for everyone, whether you’re walking, biking, rolling or taking the bus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSixth Avenue is one of Manhattan’s most important transportation corridors, and these improvements will help move people more quickly and safely. Bus priority is essential to delivering the reliable service transit riders deserve, while wider bike lanes will create a safer street for everyone, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Renae Reynolds, Executive Director at Tri-State Transportation Campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven Sixth Avenue\u2019s history of traffic violence, this project is a major step forward that will improve access to businesses, encourage more New Yorkers to bus and bike, and help modernize our transportation network. We thank NYC DOT for advancing a vision that prioritizes safety, mobility and efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

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