Mamdani Unveils Park Avenue Redesign: Lane Removed Each Direction E46-E57

Mayor Mamdani and DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn on Apr 29-30 unveiled redesign concepts for Park Avenue between East 46th and East 57th Streets that remove one travel lane in each direction to expand the median for seating, plantings, two-way protected bike lanes, and pedestrian crosswalks linking the medians. Two renderings released. Public input sessions scheduled for Apr 29 (and Apr 30 rain date) at Lever House and 425 Park; broader public engagement runs through May 2. The plan extends Mamdani's street-redesign streak (McGuinness, 72nd, Astoria 31st) into Midtown and frames Park Ave as the administration's flagship pedestrian project.

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