State Resources - New York

Select a state from the map or the drop down menu below to access state-specific bicycling and walking information, including bicycling laws, links to plans and case studies, and contact information for bicycle and pedestrian coordinators.

Choose a state from the drop down list below.


New York

State Contacts:

Eric L. Ophardt, P.E.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Manager

phone: 518-457-0922
fax: 518-457-3153
eophardt@dot.state.ny.us
Web Site

New York State Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
POD 5-4
Albany, NY   12232



James M. Ercolano, M.S.
Pedestrian Specialist

phone: 518-457-4087
fax: 518-457-3153
jercolano@dot.state.ny.us
Web Site

New York State Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road
POD 5-4
Albany, NY   12232



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Bike Maps:

City Maps

County Maps

Trail Maps

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans:

Bicycle Plans


Local Plan
New York City, NY
New York City Bicycle Master Plan

Trail/Greenway Plans
New York City, NY
New York City Greenway Plan


Pedestrian Plans


Trail/Greenway Plans
New York City, NY
New York City Greenway Plan

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Case Studies:

Town of Bethlehem, NY
Pedestrian Safety Planning Group

Village of Great Neck Plaza, NY
Traffic Calming to Enhance Pedestrian Safety

Irondequoit and Rochester, NY
Irondequoit Lakeside Multi-Use Trail

Ithaca, NY
Thurston Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project

New Hartford and Whitestown, NY
Phillip A. Rayhill Memorial Trail

New York City, NY
Safe Streets for Seniors

Saranac Lake, NY
Saranac Lake River Walk

State of New York
Pedestrian Generator Checklist

Trumansburg, NY
Main Street Project

New York City, NY
New York City's Summer Streets

New York City, NY
Reclaiming Broadway's Public Space

New York City, NY
New York City Complete Streets Design Guidance

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Bike Laws:

Bicycling on Freeways


Bicycling on Interstates and Freeways in New York is Not Allowed (Prohibited (possible exceptions)).

Exceptions Include:

Allowed on the Lake Ontario State parkway near Rochester and NY 365 near Rome after "an extensive engineering safety study"

State Bike Laws and Resources

Sections of the Vehicle & Traffic Law Pertaining to Bicycles & Pedestrians
https://www.nysdot.gov/divisions/operating/opdm/local-programs-bureau/repository/bicycle/safety-and-laws/laws.html


Bicycle Lighting Laws


Active front white light: Required

Active rear red light: Required

Rear reflector: Required

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