New Cycling Path Opens on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge has unveiled a new cycling and pedestrian path, officially opening on Monday. This development allows New Yorkers to bike or walk between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Randall’s Island.

During the ribbon-cutting event, MTA officials celebrated the path’s launch, following the completion of similar cycling routes at the Crossbay Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Henry Hudson Bridge.

This new path takes the place of older spans designated for Manhattan and the Bronx, and includes pedestrian-only routes leading to Randall’s Island.

“Now there’s a free, continuous route available for both pedestrians and cyclists connecting Manhattan, the Bronx, and Randall’s Island. And we’re planning to extend this to Queens soon,” stated Jamie Torres Springer, president of construction and development at the MTA.

The initiative is part of a larger effort aimed at creating car-free connections between Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Randall’s Island, representing a $128 million investment by the MTA into cycling, pedestrian access, and other micromobility infrastructure.

The anticipated connection to Queens is projected to be completed by 2027. Once it’s done, residents will have the option to cycle all the way from Astoria to Randall’s Island.

This investment reflects a growing recognition that many New Yorkers are increasingly looking for alternative modes of transport. As biking and scootering gain popularity, MTA sees this as a chance to broaden its transportation network, particularly in areas that lack extensive public transport options.