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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 16:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 18:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Voters approve Proposition 3 on bike and bus lane projects

Voters approved Proposition 3 on Tuesday, a City Charter change that shortens the approval timeline for bike and bus lane projects.

Section: [Elections](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Proposition 3 (New York City, 2026)](/new-york/wiki/proposition-3-new-york-city-2026.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/brace-for-bus-and-bike-lane-boom-following-nyc-ballot-approval), 2026-11-04 16:38 EST: Brace for bus and bike lane boom following NYC ballot approval
- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/midterm-ballot-question-bike-bus-lane-projects/), 2026-11-05 18:00 EST: New Yorkers’ approval of midterm ballot question will ensure bike and bus lane projects are finished faster, with less risk of lawsuits, street advocates say

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