PlaNYC Sustainability Initiatives
Program Overview
PlaNYC's comprehensive sustainability initiative focuses on building a healthier, safer, and more sustainable New York City through multiple concurrent efforts:
- Expansion and enhancement of bike and pedestrian infrastructure enabling safer, more accessible active transit.
- Electrification of NYC’s municipal and public transportation fleets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
- Promoting increased public transit ridership with service improvements and infrastructure investments enhancing reliability and accessibility.
- Collaboration among MTA, NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), NYC Parks, and NYSERDA for integrated multi-modal transportation improvements.
Sources: MTA press releases, NYCDOT Streets Plan updates, NYSERDA sustainability reports, 2025.
Key Metrics and Achievements
94.5
Miles of Protected Bike Lanes Installed (2022–2025)
23.7
Miles Installed in 2024 (50-Mile Annual Goal)
128M
MTA Investment in Bike/Ped Infrastructure ($ USD)
100%
MTA Bridges with ADA-Compliant Bike/Pedestrian Paths (Target for 2027)
500
Bus Stops Upgraded with Shelters and Real-Time Info (Annual Goal)
Recent and Ongoing Infrastructure Projects
| Project | Type | Status | Location | Completion | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFK Bridge Bike and Ped Paths | Bike/Ped Infrastructure | Completed May 2025 | Manhattan/Bronx/Queens | 2025 | Continuous ADA-compliant bike and pedestrian path connecting boroughs with new accessible ramps and plazas. |
| Henry Hudson Bridge Walkway Widening | Bike/Ped Infrastructure | Completed Dec 2024 | Manhattan/Bronx | 2024 | Expanded sidewalk and improved ADA accessibility, connecting to Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. |
| Protected Bike Lane Expansion | Bike Lanes | Ongoing / Planned | Citywide | 2023-2026 | Installation of 250 miles of protected bike lanes mandated by NYC Streets Plan to enhance safe cycling. |
| Electric Bus Fleet Expansion | Fleet Electrification | In Progress | Citywide | 2025-2030 | MTA plan to electrify 100% of NYC transit buses, reducing emissions and noise pollution. |
| Public Transit Signal Priority | Transit Operations | Expanding | Citywide | 2022-2026 | Transit signal priority at 1000+ intersections to improve bus travel times and transit reliability. |
Strategic Focus and Future Outlook
- Advance integration of multi-modal trip planning and payments including bike sharing and micromobility.
- Continue building out pedestrian plazas and greenways to enhance access and safety.
- Expand electric vehicle infrastructure including fleet electrification and charging stations.
- Focus on equity to ensure underserved neighborhoods receive bike lanes and transit upgrades.
- Enforce Vision Zero policies alongside enhanced bike/ped infrastructure to reduce traffic fatalities.
NYC Department of Transportation, MTA, NYSERDA, and Mayor’s Office of Sustainability reports, 2025.