New York City Department of Transportation

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advancing the Bronx's first busway on Tremont Avenue and initiating public engagement for three rapid bus corridors in Brooklyn under the 'Next Stop' plan. The projects aim to improve bus speeds for 200,000 daily riders, with the Bronx busway targeting faster commutes for 39,000 riders on the slow-moving Bx36 route.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to reduce NYC bus trip times by up to six minutes on 50 priority routes through infrastructure improvements and faster bus speeds. The initiative includes five rapid bus corridors and is part of a 51-page 'Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service' plan aimed at enhancing reliability and accessibility for riders.

The NYC Department of Transportation has completed double bus lanes on Madison Avenue and an offset bus lane on Lexington Avenue, projects restarted by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to improve bus speeds for thousands of daily riders. The initiatives aim to shorten commutes between specific street ranges, with support from DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn and Deputy Mayor Julia Kerson.

New York City's pedestrian traffic deaths reached an all-time low for the first half of 2026, with 46 deaths—a 13% drop from 53 in the same period last year. Overall traffic fatalities decreased 25% since the 2014 launch of Vision Zero, with 94 deaths through June 29, 2026, compared to 91 in 2025. Fatalities among e-bike, moped, and scooter riders slightly increased to 18 from 16 in 2025 but remained below 2024 and 2023 levels.

New York City officials are considering opening the Korean War Veterans Parkway to commercial traffic, a move that could break a precedent for limited-access parkways in NYC. The decision faces opposition from Staten Island residents and officials due to infrastructure concerns, including low overpasses and road materials unsuitable for heavy vehicles. The city and state DOTs may approve the change despite fears it could lead to similar modifications on other parkways.

New York City transportation officials propose allowing commercial trucks on the Korean War Veterans Parkway (KWVP) in Staten Island to reduce local street traffic and accommodate rising online delivery demands. The plan requires approval from the New York State Department of Transportation and aims to connect industrial zones via highways instead of residential areas.

The New York City Department of Transportation is distributing free bike helmets in Queens throughout June. Helmets are available while supplies last, with on-site staff assisting with fittings. Adults over 18 must sign a waiver to receive a helmet.

New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) is installing citywide traffic sensors to monitor pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic. The initiative expands on a successful 2023 pilot program.

The NYC Department of Transportation is expanding its micro hubs pilot program, adding two new Manhattan locations to reduce delivery truck miles by transferring cargo to eco-friendly vehicles. The program aims to cut pollution and traffic congestion, with data showing over 3,000 truck trips replaced and significant emissions reductions since its 2025 launch.

New York City is restarting the 34th Street busway project, paused last year due to threats from the Trump administration, to improve bus speeds and safety. The project, led by the Department of Transportation, will create dedicated lanes between Ninth and Third Avenues, allowing buses to bypass traffic for 28,000 daily riders.