Protected bike lanes are proven solutions that make streets safer for everyone: pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.

The meeting is at 6:30 PM this Wednesday, Sept. 17. You can provide public comment by joining either online or in person at the old Sunset Park Courthouse.

Attend in person: 4201 4th Ave (enter at 43rd St)
Register to join online: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hope to see you there!

In addition to completing an important missing connection in the bike network in our area, the proposed redesign is also intended to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety. You can see DOT's full presentation about the redesign and its goals here: www.nyc.gov/html/dot/dow...

If you live or work in CB14 or you use (or would use!) the Ocean Ave segment of the park perimeter, you are particularly invited to attend. You must register by 5 PM today to join by WebEx or phone so you can speak up and provide comment.

The DOT also mentioned how these proposals were based on clear public feedback in the past. We're very glad to see action from the DOT to make our streets safer and more effective, and we look forward to seeing these implemented later this year!

Others pointed out that the DOT had been presenting on the need for bike infrastructure for years and they were happy to see movement. We covered the lack of action from the DOT in this thread in February: bsky.app/profile/flat...

Neighbors who attended the meeting, including several who live on Cortelyou and Dorchester, were overwhelmingly in support of the proposals. Although a few people raised concerns about community outreach, they emphasized their personal support of the new lanes.

The DOT is also proposing hardened daylighting at nine particularly dangerous intersections in our district, improving visibility for pedestrians and cyclists and promoting safer turns.

Responding to strong public feedback at the last few meetings, the DOT is proposing an east-west pair of parking-protected bike lanes on Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads, providing safety and badly needed connections:

Thanks again to Flatbush Food Co-op for hosting us and other great community organizations on this beautiful morning!

We also had some flyers about the ongoing legislative push for "universal daylighting," a way to keep everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike—safer at intersections. After last week's hearing, people are hoping for @council.nyc.gov to pass the bill! transalt.org/universal-da...