NYC Seeks Input on Bronx Waterfront Greenway
The city began public engagement for a proposed 15-mile corridor linking Randall's Island to SUNY Maritime College in Throggs Neck.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in National Parks
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New York City's Department of Transportation, NYC Parks and New York City Economic Development Corporation have begun public engagement for the proposed Bronx Waterfront Greenway. The 15-mile corridor would connect Randall's Island to SUNY Maritime College in Throggs Neck.
Why it matters
The project aims to provide safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists while improving access to waterfront parks and employment centers across the Bronx. For New York City residents, it builds on a citywide greenway network that already spans roughly 594 lane miles.
The city's greenway network covers approximately 594 lane miles across 15 designated systems, six of which are in the Bronx. Exact route, timing and funding for the proposed corridor remain undetermined.
The players
NYC Department of Transportation
The city agency leading transportation planning and public engagement for the proposed greenway corridor.
NYC Parks
The city agency that manages the city's parks system, including the waterfront parks the greenway would connect.
New York City Economic Development Corporation
The city's economic development agency participating in the planning effort for the Bronx Waterfront Greenway.
The details
The city is seeking public input to identify connection needs, safety concerns and improvement opportunities. Planning will consider both smaller changes, such as signage and roadway markings, and larger construction projects that would require additional funding.
Timeline
2022: New York City received a $7.25 million federal grant supporting six greenway corridors.
Oct. 26: Public engagement for the Bronx Waterfront Greenway was announced.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m.: First public workshop at the BankNote Building in Hunts Point.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m.: Second public workshop, held virtually.
Seasonal Patterns
The Bronx Waterfront Greenway extends the Greater Greenways plan released in 2025 into a concrete borough-level corridor. Its six-corridor, $7.25 million federal grant framework places it within the citywide expansion of the greenway network.
Residents who want to shape the route can attend the November in-person workshop or the December virtual session to share connection needs and safety concerns. Construction of individual improvements will depend on future funding, so timing for specific streets remains uncertain.
The takeaway
Public input now will shape which streets, signage and construction priorities make it into the final Bronx plan. Residents who want safer walking and biking access to the waterfront can register for the upcoming workshops.
What happens next
The city will hold a public workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. at the BankNote Building in Hunts Point, followed by a virtual workshop on Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. Implementation plans for all six corridors are expected by 2028.
Further reading
Explore more on National Parks for context on how public green corridors connect urban waterfronts.
More information
Find project information and workshop registration on the Bronx Waterfront Greenway project page on the NYC government site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AmNewYork.
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