Astoria’s 31st Avenue bike boulevard expansion announced for later this year

New York City announced on May 14, 2026 that it will move ahead with a second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard redesign in Astoria, with work expected to begin later this year. The city said the project is intended to improve safety and support local commercial activity along the corridor. For real estate agents, homeowners, and buyers, this is a notable neighborhood infrastructure update in western Queens because street design, walkability, and transportation improvements can influence how residents experience nearby blocks and small-business corridors.