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LPI Bill Passes, Allowing Bicyclists To Follow Pedestrian Signals

Last week, the New York City Council passed a bill [https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3872945&GUID=DDBE2BA8-D100-4661-B9D1-00B9E367B25C&Options=ID|Text|&Search=1457] which will allow bicyclists to follow Leading Pedestrian Interval [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/leading-ped-intervals.shtml] (LPI) traffic signals at intersections,

Carroll Gardens

Electric Car Charging Stations Coming to Park Slope in Fall 2019

PARK SLOPE – On the evening of June 20th, the Transportation and Public Safety Committee of Brooklyn Community Board 6 [http://www.brooklyncb6.org] convened at P.S. 133 to hear two presentations. First, representatives from the NYC Department of Transportation [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml]

Central Brooklyn

CB6 Approves Protected Bike Lane On Flatbush By Prospect Park

PROSPECT PARK – The Brooklyn Community Board 6 [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] Transportation Committee unanimously approved NYC Department of Transportation [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml]‘s (DOT) proposal to install a protected bike lane on Flatbush Avenue between Grand Army Plaza and

Food & Drink

Pokéworks Street Seats Debut On 7th Avenue

PARK SLOPE – Residents and workers along 7th Avenue have a new outdoor spot to sit and relax. A Street Seats station debuted in front of Pokéworks [http://www.pokeworks.com/] at 258 7th Avenue on Monday. Street Seats in front of Pokéworks, 258 7th Avenue (Photo courtesy of Pokéworks) Back

Downtown Brooklyn

‘Willoughby Walks’ Returns For 3 Wednesdays In May

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The “Willoughby Walks [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/events/willoughby-walks-1]” series returns next week, temporarily transforming the blocks surrounding the intersection of Willoughby and Lawrence Streets into a car-free public playground. Via Downtown Brooklyn Partnership | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/2311832312212685]The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/] (DBP)

Boerum Hill

Work Begins On 4th Avenue Bike Lane In Park Slope

PARK SLOPE – The NYC Department of Transportation [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/4th-ave-great-sts-dec2017.pdf] (DOT) announced last week that work has begun on the Park Slope portion of the 4th Avenue protected bike lane. DOT crews kicked off work last week between 1st Street and 15th Street

Brooklyn Heights

Comptroller Proposes Truck-Only BQE Fix With Two-Mile Park

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS/CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL – NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer recently presented to NYC Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en] (DOT) his office’s proposal for the BQE rehabilitation project, recommending a “scaled down triple-cantilever rebuild” that would save the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and create a nearly two-mile-long

Brooklyn Heights

DOT’s BQE Fix Would Build Overpass Above Brooklyn Bridge Say Activists

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Following a rally earlier this month [/bqe-rally-january/] on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade where hundreds called on the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider other ways to fix the triple-cantilever portion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), a local activist group has released renderings showing another potential impact of

Announcements

Artists: Apply To Have Work Exhibited On DOT Property This Summer

EAST NEW YORK – Artists interested in having their work exhibited publicly on NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml] (DOT) property have until February 15 to apply to the DOT Art Program [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/dotart-overview.shtml]. NYC

Nonsponsored

Help Track Dangerous Intersections in Lander’s District 39

PARK SLOPE – Following the deadly crash last March at 5th Avenue and 9th Street [/details-released-mondays-deadly-collision-park-slope/] that killed Abigail Blumenstein and Joshua Lew, and later resulted in the death of Ruthie Ann Miles’ unborn child, Council Member Brad Lander has launched an online traffic issue tracker to help make his district’

Brooklyn Heights

‘Rally For A Better BQE’ Scheduled For Saturday, Jan. 12

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Council Member Stephen Levin, and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon will join neighbors on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade Saturday morning, January 12, to demand a “community-driven solution” for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) rehabilitation project. Via A Better Way NYC – Facebook

Nonsponsored

DOT Plans Safety Improvements Along Columbia Street

RED HOOK – Brooklyn Community Board 6 [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] unanimously approved a proposal from the NYC Department of Transportation [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml] (DOT) during a general board meeting on Wednesday, December 12, to install pedestrian safety enhancements along

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights Association Presents Alternate BQE Plan To DOT

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The Brooklyn Heights Association [https://thebha.org/news/bqe-update/] (BHA) met with NYC Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en] (DOT) officials last Monday, November 19, to present an alternate plan for the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) which would save the popular Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Nonsponsored

North Flatbush Avenue Safety Upgrades Almost Complete

PARK SLOPE/PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The North Flatbush Business Improvement District [https://nfbid.com/about/] (NFBID) was joined by the NYC Department of Design and Construction [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/about/about-ddc.page] (DDC) and the NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.

Brooklyn Heights

Tell The City How Much The Brooklyn Heights Promenade Means To You

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Community members are taking action against the Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en]‘s (DOT) proposed plan to build a temporary highway in place of the Brooklyn Heights Promenade during years of repair work to the deteriorating BQE. Along with the “Save the Promenade” online petition

Gowanus

Union Street Bridge: DOT Seeking Public Input On Replacement Overpass

[UPDATED: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 10:00am] A spokesperson for DOT responded, “This project is in its initial phases. We are currently studying the possibility of having a fixed bridge approved at this location by the Coast Guard. The first step in that process is a Navigation Study, which polls

Announcements

Meeting On Thursday To Discuss Putnam Triangle Delays

CLINTON HILL – The NYC Department of Design & Construction [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/projects/projects.page] (DDC) will hold a community meeting on Thursday, September 27, to present an overview of the reconstruction of Putnam Triangle. FAB Fulton [http://fabfulton.org/] (Fulton Area Business Alliance) requested the meeting to

Downtown Brooklyn

Town Hall Meeting On Thursday To Discuss Plans To Run A Six Lane Highway Where Promenade Is

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The NYC Department of Transportation [https://www.bqe-i278.com/en] (DOT) is hosting a meeting this Thursday, September 27 to discuss the agency’s two proposed plans on rehabilitating the deteriorating Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. BQE and Brooklyn Heights Promenade (Photo: Nathan Haselby)

News

Downtown Brooklyn Streets Transformed Into A Playground

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Downtown Brooklyn Partnership [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/] (DBP) and the New York City Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml] (DOT) launch “Willoughby Walks” today, temporarily transforming the blocks surrounding the intersection of Willoughby and Lawrence Streets into a public playground. Via NYC

Nonsponsored

DOT Ends Clear Curbs Pilot On Flatbush Avenue

PARK SLOPE/PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml] (DOT) has ended the Clear Curbs Pilot Program on Flatbush Avenue one month early in response to requests from local business owners to return to the roadway’s previous parking rules.

Nonsponsored

Local Politicians Preview 9th Street’s Vision Zero Redesign

PARK SLOPE – Deputy Mayor Laura Anglin visited Park Slope Thursday morning to join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Council Member Brad Lander, senior NYC DOT officials, and transportation advocates for a walkthrough of the 9th Street Vision Zero safety redesign. NYC DOT Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray previews the 9th

Announcements

Street Fairs & Road Closures This Weekend

There’s a lot happening this August weekend! There is the Festa Di Santa Rosalia, F.A.C.E of Fifth, North Slope Summer Stroll, TAMA Summer Fest… and more. And don’t forget the construction! Friday, August 17 F.A.C.E of Fifth [https://www.bayridgebid.com/] This

Business

DOT To Modify Clear Curbs Pilot On Flatbush Ave

PARK SLOPE/PROSPECT HEIGHTS/DOWNTOWN – The North Flatbush BID [https://nfbid.com] posted on social media Tuesday morning a message from the NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml] (DOT) stating that the agency will “be significantly modifying the Clear Curbs pilot on

Gowanus

DOT Begins 9th Street Redesign This Week

PARK SLOPE – The NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/home/home.shtml]‘s (DOT) comprehensive redesign of 9th Street will begin later this week following paving work on the busy and dangerous corridor. Crews working on 9th Street at 7th Avenue (Photo: Nathan Haselby)DOT

Announcements

[UPDATE] Water Shutdown Planned For Putnam Triangle This Week

[UPDATED: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 11:30am] The DDC has scheduled the test water shutdown for Wednesday, June 27 at 10pm. Areas affected include Fulton Street from Putnam Avenue to St. James Place; Putnam Avenue from Fulton Street to Grand Avenue; and Cambridge Place from Fulton Street to Gates