""It can often be as fast to walk as it is to take a bus on Flatbush Avenue," Flynn said. "The new Flatbush Avenue offers a bold blueprint to speed up buses and deliver safer streets.""
""Right now, Flatbush Avenue is a dangerous, traffic-clogged nightmare that doesn't work for anyone," Gounardes said."
"City data from similar projects show measurable gains. Bus speeds increased by up to 43 percent on 161st Street in the Bronx, while injuries dropped along corridors redesigned with similar safety features."
The redesign of Flatbush Avenue will install center-running bus lanes to improve bus speeds and safety for over 132,000 riders. The project includes adding pedestrian space, dedicated loading zones, and safety upgrades. Construction will occur in four phases, starting with the removal of pedestrian islands. Officials expect the work to continue through fall 2026. Data from similar projects indicate significant improvements in bus speeds and reductions in injuries. The redesign aims to address current traffic issues and enhance commuting experiences in Brooklyn.
Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch
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