Overview
- Transportation Committee Chair Shaun Abreu convened the hearing to question DOT leaders, with Commissioner Mike Flynn slated to testify after the agency said it would appear.
- The 2019 law required 150 miles of new bus lanes and 250 miles of protected bike lanes over five years, while the previous administration delivered roughly 28 and 95 miles, respectively.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has restarted paused projects such as Fordham Road in the Bronx and McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn and proposed $5 million in recurring DOT staffing, with officials signaling additional investment.
- DOT is preparing a new five‑year Streets Plan 2.0 to set future priorities, metrics, and delivery expectations following the missed mandates.
- Council members are also considering a bill to restore year‑round outdoor dining, backed by Speaker Julie Menin, as advocacy groups rally for stronger street safety actions and worker protections.