The DOT knows that motorists are racing down the Schermerhorn St bike lane, but they've refused to do anything to fix the problem.
When will @NYC_DOT install infrastructure to prevent this from happening?
@CMRestler@BKBPReynoso@vinbarone
I asked @NYC_DOT about this on a call on Friday and then on Friday night at their BQE North workshop. I said I’d appreciate a response before someone gets seriously hurt. @bridges4people has brought this up as a serious issue and we need answers.
"Since 34th Ave became an Open Street, pedestrian injuries are down 42%, even though pedestrian use has increased exponentially. A thoroughfare where children had been hit by cars on their way home from school now provides safe passage for 7,000 students.
https://t.co/weksH4TNU1
16 neighbors killed by cars in the last 10 yrs in our community, from a 67 yr old senior to a 9 yr old child. Stopping needless deaths starts with safe streets like #34AveOpenStreets. In fact, we’ve seen an astounding 41.7% drop in crashes since it launched 2 years ago. 1/2
City officials getting absolutely berated here on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights where @NYC_DOT is announcing expansion of open streets for Halloween night
Here are anti-OS people in their element, interrupting people talking about lives lost and a reduction of crashes of 41% on 34th Ave by screaming while talking about human lives. @StreetsblogNYC
Community Board 8 just voted to support this major redesign of Third Avenue! It will be a huge improvement for cyclists, bus riders, and pedestrians. It’s now to @NYC_DOT and @NYCMayor to “Get Stuff Done.” #bikenyc
There is some kind of amendment about needing enforcement against all road users that will be voted on?
Not sure exactly what that is about since DOT installs the complete street and NYPD is a completely different agency.
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Howdy!
A thread on why it is important to come to CB 8 full board meeting this Wednesday at 630 pm and express support for the DOT plan for Third avenue,
@TransAlt
Link to sign up:
https://t.co/MqlktZY0vO
Drivers benefit by being able to switch to cycling or riding improved bus service.
For those who need to drive, there will be plenty of space to so.
Loading zones are needed to combat double parking.