"DOT plans to redesign 10-mile stretches of Bergen and Dean streets, both of which currently have painted bike lanes, a proposal that will include what are known as bike boulevards, his office shared with Brownstoner sister pub amNewYork ahead of its planned announcement."
"The redesign will overhaul both corridors, with Bergen Street going west and Dean going east, between East New York Avenue in Ocean Hill and Court Street in Cobble Hill, according to DOT officials."
"The planning process is still in the very early stages, with DOT just beginning public outreach to develop its designs, which it plans to unveil later this year, officials said. The agency launched an online portal to collect public feedback as a start to the process."
""Bike boulevards give families the peace of mind they need to start the day right: by enjoying a safe, easy ride to school," Mamdani said in a statement ahead of the announcement. "From protected bike lanes to safer crossings, these redesigns make our streets work for people and enc"
DOT plans to redesign 10-mile stretches of Bergen Street and Dean Street in Brooklyn, creating bike boulevards to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The corridors will be overhauled between East New York Avenue in Ocean Hill and Court Street in Cobble Hill. Bergen Street will run west and Dean Street will run east. The planning process is in early stages, with DOT beginning public outreach and launching an online portal to collect feedback. The project will be implemented in phases, with the first leg installed next year and later phases to follow. The announcement was made while biking with families participating in the Bergen Bike Bus, emphasizing safer routes for children traveling to school.
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