New York City Mayor Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn have announced the implementation of a brand-new dedicated bus lane along Broadway in Queens.
The new lane is hoped to improve commutes for those travelling to LaGuardia Airport (LGA), workers and Queens residents ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Once completed, the project will see the addition of a dedicated, centre-running eastbound bus lane along Broadway between 69th Street and Roosevelt Avenue whilst maintaining one travel lane in each direction for other vehicles.
The corridor, which currently serves 9,o00 riders on the Q70-SBS per day, connects New York and visitors to LGA, the 7, E, F, M and R subway lines, Long Island Railroad and several local bus routes.
Mayor Mamdani said:The World Cup may come and go, but the investments we made to our streets and public transit must serve New Yorkers for decades to come.
Arriving in New York City should be fast, affordable and reliable all year round — not just during major events. This new bus lane will help welcome visitors from around the world this summer while delivering faster commutes every day for the thousands of working-class New Yorkers who rely on the Q70.
