Bridge Access

Because bridge designers and maintenance workers generally view bridges from the motorist's perspective, they tend not to be attuned to the needs of cyclists or pedestrians unless those needs are forcefully pointed out. As a result, many of the improvements put in place over the past few decades are the direct result of suggestions and pressure from Transportation Alternatives. We need your help to continue!

Fiboro Bridges:

This guide to NYC bridge crossings for pedestrians, cyclists and rollerbladers also documents some of our recent advocacy work on bike access to these among other bridges:

• Brooklyn Bridge

• George Washington Bridge

• Manhattan Bridge

• Queensboro Bridge

• Williamsburg Bridge

• and many others

Information on bridge status is also available on the NYC bicycle maps.

Bicycle Blueprint:

Please see the Bridges section of our Bicycle Blueprint Action Plan:

• A City of Bridges
• Status of NYC Bridges
• Bikeable Bridges in Good Condition
• Usable Bridges with Stairway Obstacles
• Bikeable With Difficulty
• Not Currently Bikeable
• Small and Midsized Bridges
• Security and Lighting
• Recommendations