A Brooklyn judge ruled that the city can remove a protected bike lane from Bedford Avenue, allowing the bike lane to be relocated to the middle of the street. The change follows Mayor Adams' order amid community concerns regarding safety and parking issues. Local advocates sued to challenge the relocation, arguing it required an environmental study. However, the judge ruled it does not qualify as a major transportation project. The decision aligns with Adams' political goals in his reelection bid and addresses community feedback on street safety.
"A bike lane will still exist at that location," the judge's order added.
Walker-Diallo agreed with the city's argument that the decision to remove the protected bike lane was based on "community feedback, continued illegal parking in drop-off zones, and underutilization of drop-off zones by school bus drivers."
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