The City of Syracuse is committed to improving bike safety in our community with the addition of bike lanes. Benefits include slowing down traffic, connecting existing bike infrastructure to more neighborhoods, and increasing safety for bicyclists and pedestrians in the area. This work builds upon the Syracuse Bicycle Plan 2040.
The City of Syracuse is making it safer and easier to bike and travel through our neighborhoods. This season, we added new street striping, lowered speed limits in some areas, and made safety improvements at key locations. More upgrades are planned, and more are on the way.
In the 2024–2025 season, the City installed nearly 50 blocks of new bicycle infrastructure. These updates help slow traffic, improve safety, and connect bike routes across the city.
This work includes:
Striping: road surface markings (paint) that is used on paved roads to provide guidance.
Traffic Calming: the deliberate slowing of traffic in residential areas.
Greenway Projects: These projects aim to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists by giving them priority and slowing down vehicle speeds. Typical treatments include updated signage, pavement markings and other infrastructure improvements. Greenways will create safer and more convenient paths for cyclists and pedestrians by discouraging excessive motor vehicle speeds.
The Court Street Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping along Court Street from Grant Boulevard to Darlington Road, as well as the installation of new bicycle lanes. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements span approximately 13 city blocks and enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
The James Street Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping along James Street from South Midler Avenue to Homecroft Road, as well as the installation of new bicycle lanes. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements span approximately two city blocks and enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
This project will update striping along Lodi Street from Butternut Street to Water Street (Empire State Trail) and from University Avenue from Water Street to East Genesee Street. The project scope is limited to striping and adding bicycle lanes on the roads. Additional signage may be included as necessary and will approximately impact 19 City blocks. The goal of this project is to provide traffic calming along this stretch of roadway.
The Midland Avenue and West Taylor Street Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping along Midland Avenue and West Taylor Street from West Onondaga Street to South Salina Street, as well as the installation of new bicycle lanes. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements span approximately six city blocks and enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
The Burnet Avenue and Woodbine Avenue Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping and the installation of new bicycle lanes along approximately five city blocks. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
The Grant Boulevard Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping along Grant Boulevard from Lemoyne Avenue to Kirkpatrick Street, as well as the installation of new bicycle lanes. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements span approximately six city blocks and enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
This project will update striping in the Hawley Green and Eastwood area. This initiative will include traffic calming strategies aimed at reducing vehicle speeds while prioritizing the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Additional signage may be included as necessary and will approximately impact 26 City blocks.
The West Fayette Street Striping Project has been completed. The project included updated pavement striping along West Fayette Street and Syracuse Street, as well as the installation of new bicycle lanes. Additional signage was installed where necessary to support the new roadway configuration. These improvements span approximately four city blocks and enhance visibility, promote traffic calming, and improve safety for all roadway users.
Lead Department: Public Works
Project Type: Sidewalk and Streetscape
Adavia Fudge
Infrastructure Public Information Officer
press@syr.gov