Bloomberg unveils first sections of Brooklyn Bridge Park greenway

The first sections of the Brooklyn Bridge Park greenway have opened, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced today, connecting Old Fulton Street to Pier 2 along the East River with a 2,000-foot bicycle and walk lane. The 30-foot wide greenway, which is being developed in conjunction with the Brooklyn Bridge Park, will stretch approximately 14 miles along the waterfront when completed. An additional five acres of park space was also opened today at the Brooklyn Heights recreation space. Once completed, Brooklyn Bridge Park will be roughly 85 acres in size, according to Bloomberg. So far, the city has committed $194 million to the project, while the state has contributed $85 million. TRD