New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the MTA, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), New York City Department of Design & Construction (DDC), the NYPD, and other government agencies and private entities have shared the following street and bridge closures and transportation updates for The Bronx through 2026, as of Friday, Feb. 3.

 

Bridge Closures 

Madison Avenue Bridge over Harlem River

Single-lane traffic in both directions will be closed off Monday to Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning, through Feb. 23. Additionally, the bridge will be fully closed to Bronx-bound traffic Monday to Friday from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. and Saturday from 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., and to Manhattan-bound traffic during the same days from 12:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. These closures are to facilitate rehabilitation and testing.

 

Willis Avenue Bridge

The bridge will be fully closed, up to two nights per week, Monday to Friday from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., through March 21, to facilitate electrical repairs.

 

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK Bridge), through June 1, 2023

Single-lane traffic in each direction will be closed Monday to Friday from 10.30 p.m. to 5 a.m. next morning, Saturdays from 12 a.m. to 6.30 a.m., and Sundays from midnight to 11 a.m. on the FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive (HRD) in the vicinity of RFK Bridge. Also, Willis Avenue ramp from the FDR Drive/HRD, northbound lane, will partially be closed during these times. The closures will continue through June 1, 2023 to facilitate a new pedestrian walkway and fender rehabilitation.

Broadway Bridge over the Harlem River

Single-lane Manhattan-bound traffic will be closed off Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and double-lane traffic will be closed off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Single-lane Bronx-bound traffic and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed off Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and double-lane traffic will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At least one lane of traffic and one sidewalk will be accessible at all times. These closures are to facilitate electrical work.

 

As part of our Better Barriers pilot, we have installed low bus lane barriers on Edward L. Grant Hwy, Plimpton Ave to Nelson Ave in #theBronx. More to come at this location later this year. This pilot explores new materials to expand the #BetterBuses priority toolkit. pic.twitter.com/cNjXOfWU4r

— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) October 27, 2022

 

Street Closures 

East 142nd Street between Concord Avenue and Wales Avenue: This street will be closed 24/7 through March 10 for sewer work.

 

East 153rd Street between 3rd Avenue and Bergen Avenue: This street will be fully closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 31 for concrete pours and material deliveries.

 

East 175th Street Bridge over Metro North Railroad: East 175th Street between Washington Avenue and Park Avenue West, and Park Avenue northbound between East 174th and East 176th Street will be closed from Friday, Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., except for local traffic, to facilitate bridge rehabilitation.

 

East 179th Street between Jerome Avenue and Walton Street: This street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 5 for mainline track repairs.

 

East 183rd Street between Webster Avenue and Marion Avenue: This street will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 5 to facilitate crane operation.

 

East Burnside Avenue between Jerome Avenue and Walton Avenue: This street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 5 for mainline track repairs.

 

Honeywell Avenue between East 180th Street and East 179th Street: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 14 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Andrews Avenue South between West 176th Street and West Tremont Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays or Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Bruckner Boulevard between 3rd Avenue and Lincoln Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 26 to facilitate new building operation.

 

Mace Avenue between Olinville Avenue and White Plains Road: This street will be closed Fridays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. for mainline track repairs.

 

Amethyst Street between Rhinelander Avenue and NYCTA Subway: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30 for installation of a private sewer main.

 

Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Westchester Avenue Bridge: Single-lane northbound traffic will be closed off Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. the next day, and Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. the next day. Single-lane southbound traffic will be closed off Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning, and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. next day. Double-lane northbound traffic will be closed off Fridays from 12.01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., and Sundays from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Double-lane southbound traffic will be closed Fridays from 12.01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 6.30 a.m., and Sundays from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. These closures will continue through Dec. 31, to facilitate bridge reconstruction.

 

The Major Deegan Expressway (northbound) between Exit 3 and the entrance ramp north of East 138th Street: The right-lane will become an exit-only lane at Exit 3, 24/7. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning through March 3, 2025, to facilitate East 138th Street Bridge replacement. Full closure may occur Fridays between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. for demolition and erection of the superstructure.

 

Major Deegan Expressway (southbound) between Exit 3 and the entrance ramp south of East 138th Street: The right-lane will become an exit-only lane at Exit 3, 24/7. An additional lane will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning through March 3, 2025, to facilitate East 138th Street Bridge replacement.

 

Additionally, the southbound exit ramp to the 138th Street bridge will be closed Fridays from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. next morning, and Sundays from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning to facilitate water main connections.

 

Walton Avenue between East 175th Street and Henwood Place: This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 20 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Walton Avenue between Henwood Place and East 176th Street: This street will be closed Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 20 for associated closure.

 

Dash Place between Bend and West 242nd Street: This street will be fully closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 14 for a northbound project/concrete pumping and boom operations.

 

Villa Avenue between East 204th Street and Bedford Park Boulevard: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 20 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Grand Concourse between Bedford Boulevard and East 204th Street: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 12 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Cauldwell Avenue between East 156th Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 3 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Grandview Place between East 167th Street and East 168th Street: This street will be closed Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 12 to facilitate crane operation.

 

Bennet Avenue between Broadway and West 192nd Street: This street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Feb. 26 for building inspection from boom truck.

 

Subway Changes 

From Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 9.45 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be no 1 service between 238th Street and 242nd Street because of track maintenance. Take the Bx9 bus. The 1 service will run between 238th Street and South Ferry. Bx9 buses connect 238th Street and 242nd Street. Transfer between trains and buses at 238th Street. This midday service change is expected to recur monthly through 2023.

 

From Saturday, Feb 4, at 3.45 a.m. to Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10 p.m., the Flatbush Avenue-bound 2 service will skip Burke Avenue, Allerton Avenue, Pelham Parkway, and Bronx Park East stations in The Bronx due to track replacement. This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations. These travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

From Saturday, Feb 4, at 12.01 a.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., the 2 service will run local in both directions between 96th Street and Times Square-42nd Street due to track replacement.

 

From Friday, Feb 5, at 4.45 a.m. to Sunday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m., the Flatbush Avenue-bound 2 service will skip Jackson Avenue station in The Bronx because of track maintenance.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 11.45 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 4, at 5.30 a.m., from Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11.45 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m., and from Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11.45 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., there will be no overnight 3 service running due to track maintenance. Take the 2 and/or the free shuttle buses. The 2 service will make all 3 station stops between Times Square-42nd Street and 135th Street. Take free shuttle buses for 145th Street and 148th Street. Transfer between trains and buses at 135th Street.

 

On Saturday, Feb 4, from 6 a.m. to 11.45 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. to 11.45 p.m., the 3 service will run local in both directions between 96th Street and Times Square-42nd Street because of track replacement.

 

From Monday, Feb 6, at 11.45 p.m. to Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 a.m., there will be no overnight 3 service running because of track maintenance.
Take the 2 and/or free shuttle buses. The 2 service will make 3 station stops between Times Square-42nd Street and 135th Street. Take free shuttle buses for 145th St and 148th St. Transfer between trains and buses at 135th Street.

 

From Saturday, Feb 4, at 11.45 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10 p.m., the Woodlawn-bound 4 service will skip 138th Street-Grand Concourse, 161st Street, 167th Street, 170th Street, Mt Eden Avenue, 176th Street, 183rd Street, Fordham Road, Kingsbridge Road, and Bedford Park Boulevard due to track replacement.

 

From Sunday, Feb 5, at 10 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., the Woodlawn-bound 4 service will skip 138th Street-Grand Concourse, 161st Street, 167th Street, 170th Street, Mt Eden Avenue, and 176th Street because of structural maintenance.

 

These service changes affect one or more ADA accessible stations. Travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

On Saturday, Feb 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the 4 service will run every 16 minutes between 125th Street and Woodlawn due to track replacement. The last stop for some trains headed towards Woodlawn will be 3rd Avenue-138th Street.

 

On Sunday, Feb 5, from 7.45 a.m. to 10 a.m., there will be no 5 service between Bowling Green and East 180th Street because of track maintenance. Take the 2 and/or 4. The 5 service will run between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street. The 2 service will make 5 stops between East 180th Street and 149th Street-Grand Concourse. The 4 service will make 5 stops between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green. Transfer at East 180th Street for the 2/5 and/or at 149th Street-Grand Concourse for the 2/4.

 

This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations. These travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

From Monday, Feb 6, at 9.45 p.m. to Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 a.m., the Pelham Bay Park-bound 6 service will skip Brook Avenue, Cypress Avenue, East 143rd Street, East 149th Street, Longwood Avenue, Whitlock Avenue, Elder Avenue, Morrison Avenue-Soundview, and St. Lawrence Avenue because of track maintenance.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 9.45 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., there will be no A trains between 168th Street and 207th Street due to station improvements. Take the free shuttle buses and/or the 1 service instead. The A service will run between 168th Street and Lefferts Boulevard/Far Rockaway. The 1 service will stop nearby between 168th Street and 207th Street. Free shuttle buses will run along two routes:

 

1. On Broadway, between 168th Street and 207th Street
2. On Fort Washington Avenue, between 168th Street and 190th Street
Transfer between A trains and buses at 168th Street.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 11 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 a.m., from Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6 a.m. and from Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., downtown A trains will skip 50th Street, 23rd Street, and Spring Street because of structural maintenance. These service changes affect one or more ADA accessible stations. Travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip. For more information, click on the mta.info link in this email and read station signs.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 10 p.m. until Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., A trains will stop at 155th Street and 163rd Street in both directions due to station improvements.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 11.45 p.m. to Monday Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., Manhattan-bound D trains will skip 25th Street, Prospect Avenue, 4 Avenue-9th Street, and Union Street because of electrical improvements.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 10 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., Uptown D trains will stop at 14th Street and 23rd Street due to track maintenance.

 

From Friday, Feb 3, at 11.45 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 a.m., there will be no D trains at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue due to signal maintenance. Take the free shuttle buses or F/N/Q trains. D trains will run between 205th Street and Bay Ave-50th Street. F/N/Q trains will continue to serve Stillwell Avenue. For Stillwell Avenue, transfer between D and N at 36th Street or 62nd Street-New Utrecht Avenue.

 

Free shuttle buses will run between Bay Ave-50th Street and Stillwell Avenue. Transfer between buses and D trains at Bay Ave-50th Street. As a reminder, Bay Ave-50th Street D station is not accessible. Accessible transfers can be made to/from the N at 62nd Street-New Utrecht Avenue. For local travel, the Bay Parkway D station is the nearest accessible option. Transfer to/from the B82 bus at Bay Parkway.

 

From Monday, Feb 6, at 9.45 p.m. to Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 a.m., downtown D trains will skip 155th Street because of track maintenance. From Monday, Feb 6, at 10 p.m. to Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 a.m., uptown D trains will stop at 14th Street and 23rd Street because of track maintenance.

 

Meanwhile, the MTA has advised of the following repairs on the D line which are ongoing from July 2022 through 2023.

Temporary Suspension of the Northern section of the D line Weekend Service

A temporary suspension of the northern section of the D line weekend service from 205th Street in Norwood to 161st Street is ongoing on Fridays from 11.30 p.m. through Mondays at 5 a.m. See attached notice below for more information. A free shuttle bus transports passengers to Mosholu Parkway subway station which serves the 4 line. We asked the MTA for an estimated end date but have not, as yet, received an update.

 

Please also refer to our separate story on the impact of MTA works to the D service in late February 2023. The MTA announced Jan. 20 that switch replacement and communications-based, train control (CBTC) related work will begin on the A, C and E lines and on the 8th Avenue line during Presidents’ Day weekend, commencing Friday, Feb. 17.

 

This work will include replacement of tracks and switches north of 42 Street / Port Authority Bus Terminal. As a result, there will be changes to the subway service on the A, C, D, E, F and M lines beginning at 9.45 p.m. on Feb. 17 through 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

 

Please also see our story on the latest updates from the MTA on the long-awaited installation of a new elevator at Mosholu Parkway subway station in Jerome Park, serving the 4 line.

 

Metro-North Changes

Beginning Monday, Feb. 13, some trains will temporarily bypass Stamford. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is performing infrastructure improvements at the station. Please check the TrainTime app to see if your trip times have changed.

 

Road Closures

Metro Erectors Inc. has advised of a road closure at 3054 Villa Avenue from Jan. 20 to Feb. 20. See attached flier below for more information.

Stateline Buildings has advised of a full road closure at Villa Avenue between East 205th Street and Van Cortlandt Avenue East starting Jan. 16 until April 14. See attached flier below for more information.

 

As reported in February 2022, there are also some changes to traffic flows on Throggs Neck Bridge, while deck replacement work is being carried out, through fall of 2024. Starting Friday, Jan. 27, from 10 p.m. through Saturday morning, Jan. 28, at 5 a.m., there will be several planned intermittent full closures at Throggs Neck Bridge. Each closure will last approximately 20 minutes. Motorists should plan for additional travel time or consider using the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge as an alternate route.

In addition, NYSDOT officials said there will be some changes to traffic flow on the Major Deegan Expressway (MDE). The department advises motorists of long-term, right travel lane closures on the southbound MDE (I-87) in the vicinity of Exit 3 (East 138th Street/Madison Avenue Bridge) and on northbound MDE in the vicinity of Exit 3 (Grand Concourse/East 138th Street) in the Bronx through approximately fall of 2024.

 

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place to alert motorists of these closures. Motorists are also advised that inclement weather could cause the start of these closures to be rescheduled. The closures are needed to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $47 million project to replace the 80-year-old bridge carrying East 138th Street over the MDE.

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 

NYSDOT further advises motorists of changes in traffic patterns on the southbound and northbound MDE (I-87) between Exit 5 (East 161st Street/Macombs Dam Bridge) and Exit 7 (Cross Bronx Expressway/New Haven/Trenton) in The Bronx. DOT officials said these changes in traffic patterns and long-term closure are needed to facilitate work on NYSDOT’s $119 million MDE rehabilitation project, which is reconstructing the MDE in both directions between Exit 5 and Exit 7.

 

Southbound: All travel lanes will be shifted to the left of the work zone, on through approximately the end of 2022. (We await further updates from NYSDOT on this project).

 

Northbound: All travel lanes will provide access to northbound and southbound I-95 and northbound I-87. The right northbound travel lane will be shifted to Sedgwick Avenue, which will provide access to the I-95, local streets, and I-87 via local streets. This change in traffic pattern will take place through approximately the end of 2022. (We await further updates from NYSDOT on this project).

 

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

 

Better Buses Transit & Safety Improvements 

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) began Better Buses transit and safety improvements on University Avenue from Tremont Avenue to Kingsbridge Road in The Bronx in the Fall of 2022. According to DOT, this work will improve pedestrian safety, improve bike safety and increase bus speeds. See attached flier below for more information. (We await an update on the expected end date from DOT). 

 

 

Speed Cameras in Effect 24/7/365

As reported, and as a reminder, since Aug. 1, 2022, tickets are being issued to drivers who breach the 25 mph citywide speed limit by exceeding the posted speed limits by more than 10 mph. Speed cameras are now in operation 24/7/365.

 

For all New Yorkers and the reasons we are out at night and on weekends. #VisionZero

Beginning today 8/1 at 10PM for the first time, NYC's 2,000 speed cameras will help keep New Yorkers safe 24/7/365.#Drive25 and always yield to pedestrians and cyclists. pic.twitter.com/Qq7XaiWGll

— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) August 1, 2022

Norwood & Woodlawn Heights Replacement & Distribution of Water Mains First Quarter 2023 Newsletter 

NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) is advising the public of a replacement and distribution of water mains and rehabilitation of sewers project taking place in Norwood and Woodlawn Heights during the 1st quarter of 2023. See attached notices below for more information.

 

 

 

Bainbridge Avenue Project 

NYC Department of Design & Construction provided the following weekly update on the Bainbridge Avenue construction project through Feb. 10, 2023. 

 

 

Jerome Park Reservoir & Aqueduct Rehabilitation Reconstruction Project 

NYC Department of Environmental Protection provided the following reconstruction newsletter for the Jerome Park Reservoir and Aqueduct Rehabilitation project which is ongoing through December 2026.

 

Temporary No Parking on Jerome Avenue 

DDC announced a 24-hour, temporary, no-parking rule on the east side of Jerome Avenue, between Shandler Road and East 233rd Street, starting Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (We’re checking with DDC if this notice is still in effect.)

 

 

Temporary No Parking on East Curb of Phelan Place

Additionally, DDC has advised that there will be no parking (24/7) on a temporary basis on the east curb of Phelan Place, effective Oct. 5, 2022. See below flier for more information. (We are checking with DDC if this is still in effect.)

 

 

Temporary No Parking on Phelan Place (Billingsley Terrace & West Burnside Ave)

NYC Department of Design & Construction also announced no parking on Phelan Place, between Billingsley Terrace and West Burnside Avenue, starting Wednesday, Jan. 14, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

 

Temporary No Parking on West Burnside Avenue

NYC Department of Design & Construction advises that there will be no parking temporarily on West Burnside Avenue from Feb. 8 to March 31, 2023. See attached flier below for more information.

 

New Routing for Eastbound Bx12 SBS and Overnight Bx12 at Pelham Bay Park Station

Beginning January 8, 2023, a long-planned permanent routing change for the Bx12 SBS/Bx12 local bus service will take effect. Eastbound Bx12 SBS buses will operate via Westchester Ave through an eastbound bus only lane to a new stop at Westchester Ave/Bruckner Blvd. Overnight Bx12 Local buses that terminate at the Mall at Bay Plaza will use this routing and stop only when the Bx12 SBS is not in regular service.

 

The new stop and rerouting are expected to reduce total Bx12 SBS end-to-end travel time by 5% as well as improve reliability for all Bx12 SBS riders. Westbound service will not be affected. As part of this routing change, the eastbound stop at Amendola Pl/Westchester Ave will be removed for Bx12 SBS service but will remain for Bx12 Local service. Please see the map of the new routing for reference.

Safety Improvements re Bike Lanes on White Plains Road 

From August 2022, NYC DOT will make ongoing safety improvements on White Plains Road from East 226th Street to East 241st Street in Wakefield. The work adds protected bike lanes, shortens pedestrian crossings, improves accessibility, and upgrades corridor markings. See attached flier below for more information. We await an update from DOT as to whether this notice is still in effect. 

 

Curbside Parking & Sidewalk Access Restrictions 

There will be restrictions to curbside parking and sidewalk access for certain community districts from Oct. 4, 2021 until Summer 2023, at certain times. See attached flyer below for more details.

 

Bronx Bus Redesign 

As reported, the Bronx bus redesign plan was initiated in 2019 by New York City Transit (an agency of the MTA) and the final plan was made available here: https://new.mta.info/bronxbusredesign, while the final plan addendum (published in November 2021) was made available here. Comments from the public were submitted here: https://mta-nyc.custhelp.com/app/comments_bronxbus. On December 15, 2021, the MTA Board of Directors adopted the Bronx Local Bus Network Redesign Final Plan. The staff summary and Board proceedings are available for review by clicking on the hyperlinks provided. Earlier this year, preparations got underway to roll out the borough-wide plan, as reported. On Tuesday, June 21, the MTA formally announced the go-live date of June 26 during a press conference held at Fordham Plaza.

 

Dirt Bikes & Scooters 

NYPD reminds residents that dirt bikes are illegal. See attached flyer below. Also, if your scooter has an electric or gas motor with no vehicle ID number, then it is illegal and cannot be driven or sold. Violators could face fines and vehicles will be seized by police.

 

Motorized scooters in New York City are illegal. See below flier for more information. See also a story we published in 2022 on motorized scooters.

 

NYC Department of Transportation Art Program

Are you interested in being funded to create a public street mural? NYC’s Department of Transportation Art Program has an open call for their 2023 Asphalt Art Activation. NYC DOT Art will provide artists up to $20,000, depending on the scale of the project site, for pedestrianized spaces. Visit http://nyc.gov/…/pdf/dotart-asphalt-art-application.pdf for an application.

 

DOT officials say getting involved with NYC DOT Art’s program contributes to increased access to arts for all New Yorkers and to the civic well being of the City’s communities.

For real-time travel information, motorists should check New York State’s official traffic and travel information source, 511NY, before traveling. Call 5-1-1, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app on iTunes or Google Play.  The free service allows users to check road conditions, view traffic cameras and link to air and transit information.  The app features Drive mode, which provides audible alerts along a chosen route while a user is driving, warning them about incidents and construction.