We at OANA thank everyone who pointed out our error on our original post. This type of interaction is essential to make sure good information gets out there…Keep up the good work!!!! We checked with the Mayor’s office and got the following: On the Queensboro Bridge, we will begin construction this year to convert the north outer roadway into a two-way bike-only lane and convert the south outer roadway to a two-way pedestrian-only lane. The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge will get a new makeover. The city will be eliminating a car lane on the south side of the bridge to install a two-way pedestrian-only lane. This comes after months of bike advocates and lawmakers stating that it has been dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians to share the narrow lane located on the northern side of the bridge. Installing a new lane will increase safety for both. Construction is expected to begin this year and finish by 2022. OANA has been an advocate on this issue and hopes that the new lane can be expanded to allow not only pedestrians and cyclists, but also mopeds. Currently, MOPED shares are allowed in Queens/Brooklyn and Manhattan/Bronx. But you cannot cross a bridge. This greatly limits their effectiveness, especially during these days when personalized individual motorized transport is so important. If electric scooters and bikes are allowed on the outer roadway paths on the bridge, there is no reason why MOPED should not be. As society adjusted for COVID 19, mopeds have been used more frequently to avoid crowded public transportation. However, mopeds have been forced to drive on car lanes which can be extremely dangerous when riding on the bridge. Allowing mopeds on this new lane that is being constructed will create a safer environment for everyone. Another issue we advocate concerning MOPEDS...

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A new residential and Commercial building will soon begin construction in front of LIC High School. Ter lot at 14-41 Broadway is currently vacant, under the ownership of Steven Rogogiannis. The 79 ft tall project will consist of a new mixed-use (residential and commercial) building. The building will give 30 new residencies, with an average of 764 square foot space per unit. The building will have 12 confined parking spaces and a 49-foot- long yard. The commercial space is estimated to have 1,283 square feet. This building is located 8 minutes from the N and W Broadway subway station and is close to the Q105 bus. It is also close to the Astoria Landing of the NY Ferry. Rainey, Socrates Sculpture, and Astoria Parks are all within walking distance. The shopping Plaza at 21st and Broadway (which includes a bank, 24-hour supermarket, and Post Office), plus Costco, in close proximity.

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