The New York City Department of Transportation unveiled plans to redesign six high-traffic intersections in Brooklyn to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The new streetscape designs will incorporate hardened daylighting features, including barriers, granite blocks, and planters, aiming to improve visibility and reduce conflicts among road users. The designs will be tailored to each intersection's unique layout, with the aim of addressing high-traffic fatalities. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez emphasized the success of the Vision Zero initiative and the need for innovative safety measures as cycling ridership in NYC continues to grow significantly.
Redesigning our streets under Vision Zero has helped us reduce traffic deaths to historic lows—but we are always looking for new ways to keep people safe.
Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.
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