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NYC officials walk faster than M34 bus in rush-hour race victory lap over controversial plan for busway

August 7, 2025
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NYC officials walk faster than M34 bus in rush-hour race victory lap over controversial plan for busway
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City leaders on foot cruised to victory in a race against a Midtown MTA bus during Thursday evening’s rush as they celebrated renewed plan to limit or ban cars on 34th Street for a controversial busway along the traffic-jammed route.

A handful of local lawmakers, including Councilman Erik Botcher, Comptroller Brad Lander, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, speed-walked across 34th Street from First to Eighth avenues, beating out the M34 bus by seven minutes.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani racing on foot against a bus.
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, Councilman Erik Botcher, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal led the late afternoon race against the M34 bus, speed walking to victory Stephen Yang for the New York Post

The race was held a day after the City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and the Committee on Land Use signed off on the busway — part of a larger Midtown South rezoning plan — after it had reportedly hit a roadblock.

The busway, different from a bus lane in that it would limit private vehicles along the busy crosstown thoroughfare, was first proposed in May with the goal of speeding up the normally sluggish M34 and M34A buses.

But Council members grew concerned that Mayor Eric Adams left the plan dead in the water until it was revived Wednesday.

“There was some back and forth. That’s why people were calling it the Miracle on 34th Street because this was taken off the table … we got it back, so I’m very grateful for that,” Holyman-Sigal told the Post at the race.

Adams sent out a statement Wednesday touting the rezoning plan after it was approved the Council committees.

“With today’s vote, we’re taking another step forward in helping to create a more dynamic Midtown South where New Yorkers of all income levels can live, work, and play,” he said.

“This agreement underscores our commitment to pairing housing with investments in our infrastructure — including the transformation and reconstruction of Broadway and 34th Street busway,” Hizzoner added.

The rezoning plan will be sent off for a vote in the full Council next week

Twenty-eight thousand commuters ride the bus on 34th Street every day. Buses often run slower than 5.5 mph in rush hour traffic, officials said.

Zohran Mamdani and other politicians at a finish line holding a sign.
Mayor Eric Adams announced his backing of the 34th Street busway under a larger Midtown rezoning proposal. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

During Thursday evening’s race, Councilman Keith Powers, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and about 30 volunteers rode the losing bus.

The triumphant “Pedestrian Prancers” were handed the “Busway champion” medals after completing the fast-paced walk alongside 50 volunteers.

Hecklers on the street also followed Mamdani as he was the first to cross over the orange finish line.

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani participating in a race against a city bus.
The triumphant “Pedestrian Peddlers” were handed the “Busway champion” medals after completing the fast-paced speed walk alongside 50 volunteers Stephen Yang for the New York Post

The post NYC officials walk faster than M34 bus in rush-hour race victory lap over controversial plan for busway appeared first on New York Post.

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