After transit advocates and some city councilmembers grew concerned that Mayor Eric Adams and members of his administration were working behind the scenes to scuttle plans for a new busway on 34th Street, it appears to be back on track.

The busway would restrict passenger vehicles on 34th Street to only traveling one block before turning off. It was added as part of a larger package for a massive rezoning of Midtown that includes adding 9,500 homes and more car-free blocks on Broadway.

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, and the Committee on Land Use signed off on the plan Wednesday. It goes before the full Council for a vote on Aug. 14.

City Councilmember Keith Powers, who represents Midtown, wrote the Department of Transportation a letter after hearing

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