Transportation & Traffic — Cross Bay Current

With an LIRR strike imminent, the MTA details its contingency plan, affecting thousands of Queens commuters this weekend.

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike, causing widespread transit chaos. Cross Bay Boulevard residents face longer commutes, impacting daily routines.

A looming LIRR strike threatens to severely disrupt Queens commutes, forcing thousands onto Cross Bay Boulevard and local transit. Urgent solutions sought for city impact.

A 60-year-old cyclist died in a fatal crash on Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, sparking renewed calls for improved road safety measures for area cyclists.

NYC DOT launched a new Traffic Safety Initiative on Cross Bay Boulevard, adding LPIs, speed cameras, and enforcement to reduce collisions in Queens by 20% in 2026.

Cross Bay Boulevard commuters face weekend A train service changes in late 2026 for Rockaway Line upgrades, impacting travel for Howard Beach residents.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are deeply frustrated by increasing illegal street takeovers, with 40+ incidents in 2026, prompting calls for urgent police action.

A 60-year-old cyclist died Sunday on Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, sparking urgent community demands for enhanced road safety measures. Investigation ongoing.

A severe collision on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach resulted in a vehicle being split in half, prompting a major accident investigation. Traffic was diverted.